Is ALONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALONG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ALONG mean?
- adverb
with a forward motion
“we drove along admiring the view”
- adverb
in accompaniment or as a companion
“his little sister came along to the movies”
- adverb
to a more advanced state
“the work is moving along”
- adverb
in addition (usually followed by `with')
“we sent them food and some clothing went along in the package”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
A (1) + L (1) + O (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 6 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 ALONG
Single letters that turn ALONG into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of ALONG
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ALONG
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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