Words that start with AL begin with the letter A followed by L, and they range from the two-letter al to long forms such as alphabetization. Everyday words like also, always, almost, already and along all start this way, and so do many plays that Scrabble and Wordle players rely on. This page presents them by letter count, from 2 to 15 letters, and adds meanings for the rarer ones. The five-letter words suit Wordle best, because each pairs the A with a second vowel.
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Common Words That Start With AL
Common words that start with AL are the ones you read and write every day. Most are adverbs and conjunctions such as also, always, almost and although, so they appear in sentences of every kind. The words that follow run from four to seven letters.
| Also | Alas | Alto | Aloe | Ally | Alum |
| Along | Allow | Alone | Alive | Alter | Alert |
| Almost | Always | Albeit | Allied | Allure | Alcove |
| Already | Allowed | Alcohol | Algebra | Alleged | Alimony |
Verbs such as allow and alter and nouns such as alcohol and algebra complete the everyday vocabulary.
Short Words That Start With AL
Short words that start with AL run only two to three letters, and they are the plays that fit into narrow spaces on a Scrabble board. Al is a tropical Asian tree, ala is a wing, alb is a long white priest’s robe, and alt is a high singing voice. Ale, all and alp are familiar to most readers.
| Al | Ala | Alb | Ale | All | Alp |
| Als | Alt |
Als is the plural of al.
4 Letter Words That Start With AL
Four-letter words that start with AL number 26, and many of them are everyday vocabulary. Also, alas, alto, aloe, ally and alum appear in ordinary reading. Alae, alef and alow are playable forms explained under Words That Start With AL With Meanings.
| Alae | Alap | Alar | Alas | Alba | Albs |
| Alec | Alee | Alef | Ales | Alfa | Alga |
| Alit | Alky | Alls | Ally | Alma | Alme |
| Alms | Aloe | Alow | Alps | Also | Alto |
| Alts | Alum |
5 Letter Words That Start With AL
Five-letter words that start with AL are the words Wordle players search most, and this page covers 39 of them. In Wordle, every AL word has A as its first letter and L as its second, so a guess such as alone, alert or alive indicates which of the vowels E, I and O belong in the word.
| Alack | Alarm | Album | Alder | Aleph | Alert |
| Algae | Algal | Algid | Algin | Alias | Alibi |
| Alien | Align | Alike | Alive | Allay | Alley |
| Allot | Allow | Alloy | Aloes | Aloft | Aloha |
| Aloin | Alone | Along | Aloof | Aloud | Alpha |
| Altar | Alter | Altos | Alums | Alate | Alkyd |
| Alkyl | Alula | Albas |
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Alula and alkyd are rarer plays with meanings given under Words That Start With AL With Meanings.
6 Letter Words That Start With AL
Six-letter words that start with AL include three of the most frequent adverbs in English, almost, always and albeit. They also cover science and daily life, with words such as alkali, allele, almond and alpaca.
| Albeit | Albino | Alcove | Alexia | Alight | Alkali |
| Alkane | Allege | Allele | Alleys | Allied | Allies |
| Allude | Allure | Almond | Almost | Alpaca | Alpine |
| Alumna | Alumni | Always | Altars | Alters |
Plural and verb forms such as alleys, allies, altars and alters make up the rest of the group.
7 Letter Words That Start With AL
Seven-letter words use a full Scrabble rack, so a play like alchemy or already earns the 50-point bonus for using all seven tiles. Past-tense forms such as allowed, altered and aligned make up a large share of the group.
| Alchemy | Alcohol | Algebra | Alleged | Allergy | Alimony |
| Allowed | Almanac | Already | Altered | Alumnus | Alembic |
| Alights | Alkalis | Allying | Alloyed | Alluded | Alerted |
| Aligned |
Nouns such as algebra, alcohol and almanac are the most familiar standalone words.
8 Letter Words That Start With AL
Eight-letter words that start with AL cover education, law, science and daily life. Alphabet, alliance, allegory, altitude and although are the most frequent, while alopecia and allergen belong to medicine.
| Alphabet | Allocate | Alliance | Allegory | Alluring |
| Altitude | Although | Alienate | Allotted | Allowing |
| Alluding | Alkaline | Alleyway | Allergen | Alacrity |
| Alarming | Alopecia | Allspice | Alluvial | Altering |
| Aluminum | Altruism | Altruist |
Aluminum and allspice name a metal and a spice.
9 Letter Words That Start With AL
Nine-letter words that start with AL are mostly nouns and formal verb forms. Algorithm, alligator, albatross and alongside are familiar to general readers, and alleviate, alignment and allowance appear in professional writing.
| Alleviate | Alchemist | Alignment | Alcoholic | Albatross |
| Alertness | Algorithm | Alligator | Alongside | Alternate |
| Allowance | Allegedly | Alienated | Allocated | Alphabets |
| Alliances | Altitudes |
Plurals such as alphabets, alliances and altitudes complete the group.
10 Letter Words That Start With AL
Ten-letter words that start with AL are abstract and formal. Allegiance, alteration, allocation and altogether are the ones writers and students use most, and alkalinity and alimentary belong to science and biology.
| Allegiance | Allegation | Alteration | Allocation | Alkalinity |
| Alcoholism | Alienation | Altogether | Alphabetic | Alimentary |
| Alligators | Alternates | Allowances | Algorithms | Altruistic |
Algorithms, alligators and allowances are the plural forms in the group.
Long Words That Start With AL
Words of 11 to 15 letters that start with AL are built from shorter words with endings such as -ation, -ical and -ively. Alternative and alphabetical are the most frequent, and alphabetization is the longest word on this page at 15 letters.
| Alternative | Altercation | Alleviation | Algorithmic |
| Alphabetize | Allegorical | Alleviating | Alternation |
| Alphabetical | Alliteration | Alternatives | Alphanumeric |
| Alliterative | Alphabetized | Alternatively | Alphabetizing |
| Allegorically | Alphabetically | Altruistically | Alphabetization |
Words of this length appear more in writing than in play, since a 15-letter word spans a full Scrabble row.
Words That Start With AL With Meanings
These definitions cover the rarer words that start with AL and appear in Scrabble and crosswords. Most readers do not meet them in daily reading, so each meaning is kept short.
| Al | A tropical tree of southeast Asia |
| Alb | A long white linen robe worn by priests |
| Alap | The slow opening movement of an Indian raga |
| Alar | Relating to wings or wing-shaped parts |
| Alee | On the side sheltered from the wind |
| Alef | The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet |
| Alit | Past tense of alight, meaning to land or step down |
| Alky | An informal word for alcohol |
| Alow | In or to a lower place |
| Alate | Having wings |
| Algid | Cold or chilly |
| Algin | A gummy substance extracted from seaweed |
| Alkyd | A synthetic resin used in paints |
| Aloin | A bitter compound extracted from aloe |
| Alula | A small group of feathers on a bird’s wing |
| Allele | One of two or more alternative forms of a gene |
| Alexia | The loss of the ability to read |
| Alembic | A glass or copper vessel used for distilling |
| Alumna | A woman who is a graduate of a school or college |
| Alluvial | Made of soil and sand deposited by flowing water |
| Alacrity | Cheerful readiness to act |
Positive Words That Start With AL
Positive words that start with AL describe readiness, loyalty and support. Alacrity, altruism and allegiance suit speeches and character descriptions, and aloha and ally are short enough for greetings and captions.
| Alacrity | Cheerful and prompt readiness |
| Alert | Watchful and ready to respond |
| Alive | Full of energy and life |
| Allegiance | Loyal commitment to a person or cause |
| Alleviate | To lessen pain or hardship |
| Alluring | Attractive and interesting to look at |
| Altruism | Concern for the welfare of others |
| Aloha | A Hawaiian greeting of welcome and affection |
| Ally | A person or group that gives support |
Negative Words That Start With AL
Negative words that start with AL describe fear, distance and conflict. Alarm, alienate and altercation are the forms that appear most in news reports and fiction.
| Alarm | A sudden feeling of fear or danger |
| Alarmist | A person who spreads fear about danger |
| Alas | An expression of sorrow or regret |
| Alienate | To cause someone to feel isolated or unwelcome |
| Alienation | A state of emotional separation from others |
| Aloof | Distant and unwilling to engage |
| Altercation | A noisy argument or quarrel |
| Alcoholism | Dependence on alcohol |
| Allergy | A harmful reaction to a substance |
Highest Scoring Words That Start With AL
Z, K and X have the highest Scrabble tile values, so AL words containing those letters score highest. These totals count tile points before premium squares apply.
| Alphabetized | 12 letters | 29 points |
| Alphabetize | 11 letters | 27 points |
| Alkalized | 9 letters | 23 points |
| Alkalize | 8 letters | 21 points |
| Alkoxy | 6 letters | 20 points |
| Alizarin | 8 letters | 17 points |
| Alchemy | 7 letters | 17 points |
Premium squares raise each total further, which makes alphabetized a strong play whenever a Z is in the rack.
FAQs
Q1. How many words start with AL?
More than 1,000 words start with AL once plurals, past tenses and other inflected forms are counted. This page presents about 190 common and playable words from 2 to 15 letters.
Q2. What are 5 letter words that start with AL?
Five-letter words that start with AL include alone, alert, alive, alter, album, alien, align, alarm, along and alibi. The 5 Letter group holds 39 in total.
Q3. What is the longest word that starts with AL?
The longest word on this page is alphabetization, with 15 letters, which matches the width of a Scrabble board. Longer forms such as alphabetizations exist, but they are too wide for a single board row.
Q4. What is the highest scoring Scrabble word that starts with AL?
Among the words on this page, alphabetized scores highest at 29 tile points, followed by alphabetize at 27 and alkalized at 23. Premium squares and the 50-point bonus for using all seven tiles raise those totals further.
Q5. What are 4 letter words that start with AL?
Four-letter words that start with AL include also, alas, alto, aloe, ally and alum. The 4 Letter group holds 26 in total.
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