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
6
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
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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