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ALEWIFE

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Alewife.

Alewife - as a noun

Flesh of shad-like fish abundant along the atlantic coast or in coastal streams

Shad-like food fish that runs rivers to spawn; often salted or smoked; sometimes placed in genus pomolobus

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alosa pseudoharenguspomolobus pseudoharengus

Example Sentences

"The alewife is a type of fish found in North America."
"The alewife population has been declining in recent years."
"The alewife is known for its silver-colored scales."
"The alewife is an important food source for many predatory fish."
"The alewife population has been declining in recent years."
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Word Game Points

Is ALEWIFE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alewife is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALEWIFE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ALEWIFE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alewife is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALEWIFE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ALEWIFE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alewife is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALEWIFE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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