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BATE
6 ptsBATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. BATE means "to reduce the force of".
verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Dictionary Definition
to reduce the force of
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Front hooks
Add one letter before BATE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
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.