Is “Alcoves” a Scrabble word?
Yes
ALCOVES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Alcoves
noun
1.A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
2.A shady retreat.
“The house was situated in a leafy alcove.”