ALLIGATOR
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə//
noun
- (paleontology) A member of the family Alligatoridae, which includes the caimans.
- (Nigeria) A dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)
- (dated) A crocodile of any species."Alligators were very numerous, in fact the harbour was infested by them."
- Any of various machines with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator.
verb
- (intransitive, of paint or other coatings) To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin."Alligatoring is a result of the sun making the top surface of the asphalt brittle."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 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 'ALLIGATOR'?
The word ALLIGATOR is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
L1
I1
G2
A1
T1
O1
R1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALLIGATOR'?
The word ALLIGATOR is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
L2
I1
G3
A1
T1
O1
R1
Total: 13 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.