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Derates
d 2e 1r 1a 1t 1e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
verb · 7 letters · Rare · third-person singular form of derate
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does derates mean?
verb
lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
Definitions shown for derate, the base form of derates.
Is DERATES 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 DERATES worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
8 ptsWordfeud
8 ptsNYT Crossplay
8 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DERATES
Best shorter words top 30 of 235
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See all 235 words made from DERATES Words that end like DERATES
Common words that share the ending -ATES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATES Derates: quick answers
Is DERATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DERATES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DERATES worth?
DERATES scores 8 points in Scrabble, 8 in Words With Friends, 8 in Wordfeud and 8 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does derates mean?
derates is the third-person singular form of derate, which means “lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus”.
What words can you make with the letters in DERATES?
You can make 235 shorter words from DERATES, such as AREDES, DATERS, DEARES, DERATE. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of DERATES?
DERATES rearranges into DEAREST, ESTRADE, REASTED, REDATES, SEDATER, STEARED, TASERED.