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Alert

Yes, alert is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 5 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does alert mean?

noun

  1. condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action bombers were put on alert during the crisis
  2. a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
  3. an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger

verb

  1. warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness The empty house alarmed him

adjective

  1. engaged in or accustomed to close observation caught by a couple of alert cops
  2. quick and energetic a brisk walk in the park
  3. mentally perceptive and responsive an alert mind

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for alert

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points5
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of alert

Words you can make from alert

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Frequently asked questions

Is alert a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Alert is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is alert worth in Scrabble?

Alert is worth 5 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does alert mean?

Alert means: condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action.

Could alert be a Wordle answer?

Alert is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.