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ALIBI

5-letter word • 7 Scrabble points • 9 WWF points

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Letters
3
Vowels
2
Consonants
7
Scrabble
9
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of ALIBI

ALIBI is a valid 5-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. While not the highest scorer, its common letters make it a versatile play. The word contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with repeated letters: I (appearing 2 times). The vowel-heavy composition makes ALIBI particularly useful when you need to use up excess vowels from your rack.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
3 syllables
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Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
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Unique Letters
4 of 5 letters

ALIBI has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

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The 5 letters in ALIBI break down into 3 vowels and 2 consonants. Repeated letters: I (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in ALIBI is B, worth 3 points. Approximately 60% of the letters in ALIBI are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With ALIBI

These words share a similar ending pattern with ALIBI, ending in -IBI. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using ALIBI in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

ALIBI is worth 7 base points in Scrabble. While this word has a modest base score, it uses common tiles that are easy to draw. This makes it a reliable play for maintaining rack balance. ALIBI is especially useful for opening up the board or connecting to premium squares for future high-scoring plays.

Note: Since ALIBI contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, ALIBI scores 9 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is ALIBI a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, ALIBI is a valid Scrabble word worth 7 points.

ALIBI can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. At 7 points, it provides a solid scoring opportunity in competitive play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALIBI a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALIBI is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, ALIBI is worth 7 points, making it a common utility word. In Words With Friends, it earns 9 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in ALIBI?

ALIBI contains 5 letters total: 3 vowels and 2 consonants. It uses 4 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does ALIBI have?

ALIBI has approximately 3 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with ALIBI?

Words that share a similar ending sound with ALIBI include: OBI, RABBI, BLIMBI, OUREBI, BILIMBI. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in ALIBI?

You can unscramble the letters in ALIBI to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for ALIBI to see every possible word you can create from these 5 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 5-Letter Words

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