How many points is ALTERNATES worth in Scrabble?

ALTERNATES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALTERNATES?

ALTERNATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ALTERNATES

10 pts

ALTERNATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. ALTERNATES is a verb form of alternate. ALTERNATE means "(cause to) occur by turns".

Meaning & examples

noun

That which alternates with something else; vicissitude.
A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.
A proportion derived from another proportion by interchanging the means.

verb

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.
To happen, succeed, or act by turns; to follow reciprocally in place or time; followed by with.
Example: The flood and ebb tides alternate with each other.
To vary by turns.
Example: The land alternates between rocky hills and sandy plains.

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verb

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Definition and meaning

ALTERNATES is a verb form of alternate. ALTERNATE means "(cause to) occur by turns".

In a sentence: "They alternates."

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Letter Values

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ALTERNATES Scrabble FAQ

Is ALTERNATES a Scrabble word?: ALTERNATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does ALTERNATES mean?: ALTERNATES is a verb form of alternate. ALTERNATE means "(cause to) occur by turns".
How do you use ALTERNATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They alternates."
How many points is ALTERNATES worth in Scrabble?: ALTERNATES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALTERNATES?: ALTERNATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).