Alley
/ˈæ.li/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Alley
noun
- A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.
"The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley."
- The area between the outfielders.
"He hit one deep into the alley."
- An establishment where bowling is played.
- An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.
- The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.
Anagrams of Alley
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
l1
l1
e1
y4
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Alley"
Alley is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Alley" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "alley" is a low-scoring word.