1verb
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
“The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city”
01 Word definition
alter
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is ALTER a word?
Yes. ALTER is a 5-letter verb. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-L-T-E-RHow do you spell ALTER?
ALTER contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with R.
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2verb
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
“her mood changes in accordance with the weather”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗changemodifyvary
02 Letter breakdown
How is ALTER spelled?
A1L2T3E4R5
03 Word-game status
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Base tile value: 5 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About ALTER.
How do you spell ALTER?
ALTER is spelled A-L-T-E-R. It contains 5 letters.