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Bate
b 3a 1t 1e 1
About 1 syllable
verb · 4 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does bate mean?
verb
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
“He bated his breath when talking about this affair”
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
“bate hides and skins”
Is BATE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is BATE worth?
Scrabble
6 ptsWords With Friends
7 ptsWordfeud
7 ptsNYT Crossplay
7 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BATE
Hooks for BATE
Add one letter to the front or back of BATE to make another word.
Words that end like BATE
Common words that share the ending -ATE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
datefatehatelaterateatestategatemateplatepatecrategrateskateslatespaterelateupdateisolateoperateprivateaccuratededicateestimate
All words ending in -ATE Bate: quick answers
Is BATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BATE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 6 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BATE worth?
BATE scores 6 points in Scrabble, 7 in Words With Friends, 7 in Wordfeud and 7 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does bate mean?
As a verb, bate means “moderate or restrain”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in BATE?
You can make 17 shorter words from BATE, such as BAT, BET, TAB, AB. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of BATE?
BATE rearranges into ABET, BEAT, BETA.