ALA
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈeɪ.lə//
noun
- (anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
- (botany) The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
- (architecture) In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.
prep
- (colloquial) Alternative form of a la."The film is told in reverse ala Memento."
noun
- (organic chemistry) Initialism of alpha linolenic acid.
- (organic chemistry) Initialism of aminolevulinic acid.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 3 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 4 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ALA'?
The word ALA is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
A1
Total: 3 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALA'?
The word ALA is worth 4 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
A1
Total: 4 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.