ALAS
/ɘˈlɛs/
4-letter word · 4 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ALAS
interjection
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Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.
"I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead."
noun
- A type of depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.
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Anagrams of ALAS
aals4
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About the word ALAS
Is "ALAS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ALAS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ALAS" worth?
In Scrabble, "ALAS" is worth 4 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 12.
What does "ALAS" mean?
Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.
What are the anagrams of "ALAS"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as ALAS: AALS.