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Alternative

Yes, alternative is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does alternative mean?

noun

  1. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen what option did I have?

adjective

  1. serving or used in place of another an alternative plan
  2. necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities alternative possibilities were neutrality or war
  3. pertaining to unconventional choices an alternative life style

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for alternative

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of alternative

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ALTERNATIVE.

Words you can make from alternative

Unscramble ALTERNATIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is alternative a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Alternative 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 alternative worth in Scrabble?

Alternative is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does alternative mean?

Alternative means: one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen.