1noun
(genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character
“some alleles are dominant over others”
01 Word definition
allele
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is ALLELE a word?
Yes. ALLELE is a 6-letter noun. (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-L-L-E-L-EHow do you spell ALLELE?
ALLELE contains 6 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗allelomorph
02 Letter breakdown
How is ALLELE spelled?
A1L2L3E4L5E6
03 Word-game status
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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About ALLELE.
How do you spell ALLELE?
ALLELE is spelled A-L-L-E-L-E. It contains 6 letters.