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Peculates
p 3e 1c 3u 1l 1a 1t 1e 1s 1
About 3 syllables
verb · 9 letters · Uncommon · third-person singular form of peculate
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does peculates mean?
verb
appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
“The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family”
Definitions shown for peculate, the base form of peculates.
Is PECULATES 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 PECULATES worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PECULATES
Anagrams 1
Best shorter words top 30 of 507
capelets 12peculate 12capelet 11caplets 11capsule 11cuspate 11pectase 11placets 11scaleup 11specula 11teacups 11upscale 11aspect 10auceps 10caples 10caplet 10capuls 10catsup 10claspt 10cleeps 10clepes 10culpae 10cupels 10cuspal 10epacts 10epaulets 10escape 10peaces 10places 10placet 10
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Words that end like PECULATES
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 Peculates: quick answers
Is PECULATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PECULATES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PECULATES worth?
PECULATES scores 13 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does peculates mean?
peculates is the third-person singular form of peculate, which means “appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use”.
What words can you make with the letters in PECULATES?
You can make 507 shorter words from PECULATES, such as CAPELETS, PECULATE, CAPELET, CAPLETS. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of PECULATES?
PECULATES rearranges into SPECULATE.