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Modulates
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About 3 syllables
verb · 9 letters · Common · third-person singular form of modulate
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does modulates mean?
verb
change the key of, in music
“modulate the melody”
vary the pitch of one's speech
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
“regulate the temperature”
Synonymsregulate
adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)
Definitions shown for modulate, the base form of modulates.
Is MODULATES 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 MODULATES worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in MODULATES
Best shorter words top 30 of 699
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See all 699 words made from MODULATES Words that end like MODULATES
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 Modulates: quick answers
Is MODULATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MODULATES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is MODULATES worth?
MODULATES scores 12 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does modulates mean?
modulates is the third-person singular form of modulate, which means “change the key of, in music”. It has 5 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in MODULATES?
You can make 699 shorter words from MODULATES, such as MODULATE, ALMUDES, DAMOSEL, MALTEDS. See the full list.