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Alternate

Yes, alternate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does alternate mean?

noun

  1. someone who takes the place of another person

verb

  1. go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
  2. exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
  3. be an understudy or alternate for a role

adjective

  1. every second one of a series the cleaning lady comes on alternate Wednesdays
  2. serving or used in place of another an alternative plan
  3. occurring by turns; first one and then the other alternating feelings of love and hate

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for alternate

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of alternate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ALTERNATE.

Words you can make from alternate

Unscramble ALTERNATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is alternate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Alternate 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 alternate worth in Scrabble?

Alternate is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does alternate mean?

Alternate means: someone who takes the place of another person.