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Is ALTAR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALTAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALTAR mean?

  1. noun

    the table in Christian churches where communion is given

  2. noun

    a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
6
Letters
5

A (1) + L (1) + T (1) + A (1) + R (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 ALTAR

Single letters that turn ALTAR 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 ALTAR

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ALTAR

The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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