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
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 5
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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