Scrabble Word | Definition |
alabastrine13 | Of, pertaining to, or like, alabaster. |
aldosterone12 | (biochemistry, steroids) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body. |
alexandrine19 | (poetry) A line of poetic meter having twelve syllables, usually divided into two or three equal parts. |
alexandrite19 | (mineralogy) A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism. |
allocatable15 | (computing) Able to be allocated. |
alphabetize27 | (US, Canada) To arrange words or items in order of the first (and then subsequent) letters as they occur in the alphabet. |
alternative14 | Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities. |
Scrabble Word | Definition |
alarmable13 | Easily alarmed; excitable. |
albertite11 | (mineralogy) A bituminous mineral resembling asphalt. |
alchemize25 | Alternative spelling of alchemise |
algaecide13 | Alternative spelling of algicide |
alienable11 | Capable of being alienated, sold, or transferred to another |
aliterate9 | Disinclined to read though not illiterate; able to read but reluctant or unlikely to do so. |
alizarine18 | Alternative form of alizarin |
allemande12 | A popular instrumental dance form in Baroque music, and a standard element of a suite, generally the first or second movement. |
alleviate12 | (transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty . |
allocable13 | Able to be allocated. |
allophane14 | (mineralogy) An amorphous hydrous aluminium silicate clay mineral |
allophone14 | (phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme. |
allotrope11 | (chemistry) Any form of an element that has a distinctly different molecular structure to another form of the same element. [from 1847] |
allowable14 | Appropriate; satisfactory; acceptable. |
allowance14 | permission; granting, conceding, or admitting |
almandine12 | (mineralogy) A type of garnet having a deep red color, inclining to purple, with the chemical formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3. |
almandite12 | (mineralogy) almandine |
almshouse14 | A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church. Usually a charity relying on donations for funding. |
alongside11 | Along the side; by the side; side by side with. |
alterable11 | Capable of being changed, changeable, mutable |
Scrabble Word | Definition |
albacore12 | A large marine fish Thunnus alalunga of warm seas, having edible flesh. |
albicore12 | Alternative form of albacore |
albumose12 | Any of a class of polypeptides formed by digestion of protein; proteose |
alcidine11 | |
aldehyde16 | (organic chemistry) Any of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom. |
aldolase9 | (biochemistry) An enzyme, present in some tissue, that catalyses the conversion of phosphates of fructose to those of glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone |
alehouse11 | A business, such as an inn or tavern, where ale is sold. |
aleurone8 | (biochemistry) The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles. |
algerine9 | A type of loosely woven cloth in stripes of bright colors, used for scarves, shawls and similar. |
algicide12 | A substance that kills, or inhibits the growth of, algae. |
alginate9 | Any salt or ester of alginic acid. |
alienage9 | The status of being an alien; origin from elsewhere. |
alienate8 | (archaic, followed by "from") Estranged; withdrawn in affection; foreign |
alkaline12 | Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases. |
alkalise12 | Alternative form of alkalize |
alkalize21 | (transitive) To cause to become alkaline, more basic and less acidic. |
alkoxide20 | (organic chemistry) Any organic compound derived from an alcohol by replacement of a hydrogen atom with a metal or other cationic species |
alkylate15 | (organic chemistry) To add one or more alkyl groups to a compound, especially by reacting with an alkylating agent |
allanite8 | (mineralogy) Any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals. |
alliable10 | Able to be allied |
Scrabble Word | Definition |
alamode10 | A lustrous silk fabric used for headscarves. |
alanine7 | (biochemistry, uncountable) A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins |
alcaide10 | The governor or commander of a Spanish or Portuguese fortress or prison. |
alcalde10 | In Spain or Latin America, a municipal magistrate who has both judicial and administrative functions. |
alcayde13 | Alternative form of alcaide |
alewife13 | (archaic) A woman who keeps an alehouse. |
alexine14 | A defensive proteid |
alidade9 | (cartography, astronomy, surveying) A sighting device used for measuring angles. |
alienee7 | The person to whom a property is alienated. |
aliunde8 | (law) From another source; from elsewhere. |
allonge8 | (law, banking) A slip of paper attached to a negotiable instrument to hold endorsements should the document itself be unable to hold any more. |
alumine9 | (obsolete) alumina |
alumnae9 | plural of alumna |
alunite7 | (mineralogy) A gray, water-soluble mineral, potassium aluminium sulphate; the natural source of alum, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6. |
Scrabble Word | Definition |
albite8 | (mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar, the first member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series. |
alcade9 | Alternative form of alcaide |
alcove11 | A small recessed area set off from a larger room. |
aldose7 | (organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any of a class of monosaccharides having an aldehyde or hemiacetal functional group. |
alible8 | Nourishing. |
alkane10 | (organic chemistry) Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (e.g., methane, ethane, etc.). |
alkene10 | (organic chemistry) An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds |
alkine10 | Synonym of alkylamine |
alkyne13 | (organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond. |
allege7 | (obsolete, transitive) To state under oath, to plead. |
allele6 | (genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome. |
allude7 | (intransitive) To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion. |
allure6 | The power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction. |
almuce10 | A hood or cape. |
almude9 | (historical) An old liquid measure. |
alpine8 | Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timber line. |
alsike10 | Trifolium hybridum, a species of clover with pinkish or white flowers. |
alulae6 | plural of alula |
alvine9 | Of or pertaining to the belly or intestines. |