Is ALIEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALIEN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ALIEN mean?
- adjective
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
“an economic theory alien to the spirit of capitalism”
- noun
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
- adjective
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
“alien customs”
- noun
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
5
Letters
A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + E (1) + N (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 ALIEN
Single letters that turn ALIEN 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 hooks1
Anagrams of ALIEN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ALIEN
The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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