ALIAS
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈeɪ.li.əs//
adv
- (law) Used to connect the different names of a person who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful"Smith, alias Simpson."
noun
- (law) A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
- (computing) An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.
- (signal processing) An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.
verb
- (computing) To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
- (signal processing, of two signals, ambitransitive) To make or become indistinguishable."When the signal frequency reaches half the sampling frequency, there are only two samples per cycle, which is the absolute minimum needed to record a waveform. A higher frequency would cause the digitization system to alias."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ALIAS'?
The word ALIAS is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
I1
A1
S1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALIAS'?
The word ALIAS is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
I1
A1
S1
Total: 6 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.