Ally

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person, group, or nation that cooperates with another for a common purpose.

“France was a key ally during the conflict.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈæ.laɪ/

Syllables

al·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

partner associateconfederate

Antonyms

foe

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L with Y — common pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points. Y adds 4 points.

Words Related to Ally

Words one letter different

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

ably agly alay algy alky alle allo alls illy

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

alkyl allay alley alloy allyl ayllu bally dally elayl fally gally lagly lally laxly loyal myall pally rally sally tally valyl wally yalla

Longer words starting with Ally

Words that begin with “ally”.

allyl

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