How many points is ALTERN worth in Scrabble?

ALTERN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALTERN?

ALTERN is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SALTERN, ALTERNE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

6 pts

ALTERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. ALTERN means "alternate (archaic)".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

alternate (archaic)

Check the Scrabble meaning of ALTERN. It scores 6 points.

Add one letter before ALTERN. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Add one letter after ALTERN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ALTERN, without blank tiles.

= 6

Is ALTERN a Scrabble word?: ALTERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
How many points is ALTERN worth in Scrabble?: ALTERN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALTERN?: ALTERN is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALTERN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SALTERN, ALTERNE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.