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BATE

6 pts

BATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. BATE means "to reduce the force of".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to reduce the force of

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

Add one letter after BATE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BATE, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

B3
A1
T1
E1
= 6

BATE Scrabble FAQ

Is BATE a Scrabble word?
BATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
How many points is BATE worth in Scrabble?
BATE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BATE?
BATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BATE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABATE, BATED, BATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.