Unscramble MATES - 53 Words Found
We found 53 words by unscrambling the letters in MATES. The highest scoring Scrabble word from MATES is MATES worth 7 points.
What does MATES mean?
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
Complete Definitions of Mates /meɪts/
Noun
- The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
- (by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
Verb
- To put the king of an opponent into checkmate. — “That jerk checkmated me in four moves!”
- (by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.
Noun
- A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
- (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
- A friend, usually of the same sex. — “He's my best mate.”
- Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age — “Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?”
- In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
Synonyms: buddy, fellow, fere, friend, partner, sir
Verb
- To match, fit together without space between. — “The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.”
- To copulate.
- To pair in order to raise offspring
- To arrange in matched pairs.
- To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
Antonyms: demate
Verb
- To confuse; to confound.
Noun
- The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea
Adjective
- Friendly; having a friendship (with). — “He is mates with my brother.”
Synonyms: chummy, chums, friendly, friends, pally, pals
Noun
- An evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves.
- A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.
- A cup of this drink.
Synonyms: maté tea, yerba mate, yerba maté
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
53
Letter Count
5
Highest Scoring Word
MATES
MATES Scrabble Score
7 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for MATES
Vowels
2 (A, E)
Consonants
3 (M, T, S)
Total Point Value
7 pts
Avg Points/Letter
1.4
Words You Can Make
4 Letter Words (21)
3 Letter Words (16)
Word Game Tips for MATES
Balanced letter mix: MATES has a good balance of 2 vowels and 3 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.
Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is MATES worth 7 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.
Most options at 4 letters: You have 21 possible 4-letter words from MATES. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
Many possibilities: With 53 possible words from MATES, you have an unusually large number of options. Take your time to scan the board for the best placement rather than settling for the first word you spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from MATES?
53 words can be formed from the letters in MATES. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from MATES?
MATES is the highest scoring word you can make from MATES, worth 7 Scrabble points.
Is MATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MATES is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does MATES mean?
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
How are Scrabble scores calculated?
Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.