Alternative has 6 synonyms including unconventional, choice, option. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with alternative by meaning or context.
Alternative contains 11 letters: 5 vowels (A, E, I) and 6 consonants (L, T, R, N, V). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Alternative scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: V (4 pts). As a 11-letter word, alternative can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 5 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| disjunctive | 24 | 30 | 11 |
| unconventional | 19 | 27 | 14 |
| secondary | 15 | 16 | 9 |
| choice | 13 | 14 | 6 |
| alternate | 9 | 11 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for alternative are unconventional, choice, option, secondary, disjunctive. In total, there are 6 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Alternative does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, alternative is a valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 17 points.
Alternative has 11 letters: 5 vowels (A, E, I) and 6 consonants (L, T, R, N, V).