Is ALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ALE mean?
- noun
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
3
Scrabble
4
Words With Friends
3
Letters
A (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 3 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ALE
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Anagrams of ALE
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Words you can make from ALE
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