How many points is ALTER worth in Scrabble?

ALTER is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALTER?

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

Can you add a letter to ALTER?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FALTER, HALTER, PALTER, SALTER, ALTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ALTER

5 pts

ALTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. ALTER means "to make different".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to make different

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ALTER. It scores 5 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after ALTER. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

ALTERS6 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

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Letter Values

= 5

ALTER Scrabble FAQ

Is ALTER a Scrabble word?: ALTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is ALTER worth in Scrabble?: ALTER is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALTER?: ALTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FALTER, HALTER, PALTER, SALTER, ALTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.