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ALEWIVES

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Alewives.

Alewives - as a noun

A woman who keeps an alehouse.

A migrating north american fish, alosa pseudoharengus.

Any of several species similar in appearance.

Example Sentences

"The alewives return to their spawning grounds every spring."
"Commercial fishermen often catch alewives for sale."
"The decline in alewives populations has affected the local ecosystem."
"During the migration season, alewives swim upstream to reproduce."
"Many species, including birds and other fish, feed on alewives."
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Word Game Points

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

ALEWIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ALEWIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alewives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALEWIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ALEWIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alewives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALEWIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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