Is ALLOY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALLOY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ALLOY mean?
- noun
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
“brass is an alloy of zinc and copper”
- noun
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
- verb
lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
- verb
make an alloy of
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + O (1) + Y (4) = 8 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 ALLOY
Single letters that turn ALLOY 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 ALLOY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ALLOY
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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