Alligator
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters
Definition of Alligator
noun
- Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.
"All you could see of the alligator were its two eyes above the water, and suddenly it snatched up and caught the poor bird with its strong jaws full of sharp teeth."
- Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)
- Any of various machines with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator.
- Any of various vehicles that have relatively long, low noses in front of a cab or other, usually windowed, structure.
Anagrams of Alligator
No exact anagrams found for "alligator". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
l1
l1
i1
g2
a1
t1
o1
r1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Alligator
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 "Alligator"
Alligator is a 9-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Alligator" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "alligator" is a medium-scoring word.