Alai

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A Basque word meaning 'merry', used in the game jai alai (meaning 'merry festival').

“Jai alai is a fast-paced ball sport originating in the Basque Country.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

a·lai

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Three vowels — vowel-heavy.

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Scrabble

Worth 4 points. All low-value tiles.

Words Related to Alai

Anagrams of Alai

Words that use exactly the same letters as “alai”.

alia

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “alai” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

adai alae alan alap alar alas alay albi alii

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “alai”.

aalii adlai akali alain alaki alani alawi alias alida alima aliya alvia anlia avail axial balai dalai ilama itala lamia lanai laria lauia layia

Longer words starting with Alai

Words that begin with “alai”.

alain

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