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Is ALGA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALGA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALGA mean?

  1. noun

    primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
7
Letters
4

A (1) + L (1) + G (2) + A (1) = 5 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 ALGA

Single letters that turn ALGA into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Anagrams of ALGA

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ALGA

The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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