Unscramble STAKE - 45 Words Found
We found 45 words by unscrambling the letters in STAKE. The highest scoring Scrabble word from STAKE is SKATE worth 9 points.
What does STAKE mean?
A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
Complete Definitions of Stake /steɪk/
Noun
- A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay. — “We have surveyor's stakes at all four corners of this field, to mark exactly its borders.”
- A piece of wood driven in the ground, placed in the middle of the court, that is used as the finishing point after scoring 12 hoops in croquet.
- A stick inserted upright in a lop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, flat car, flatbed trailer, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off.
- (with definite article) The piece of timber to which a person condemned to death was affixed to be burned. — “Thomas Cranmer was burnt at the stake.”
- A share or interest in a business or a given situation. — “The owners let the managers eventually earn a stake in the business.”
Synonyms: peg
Verb
- To fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes. — “to stake vines or plants”
- To pierce or wound with a stake.
- To put at risk upon success in competition, or upon a future contingency.
- To provide another with money in order to engage in an activity as betting or a business venture. — “His family staked him $10,000 to get his business started.”
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
45
Letter Count
5
Highest Scoring Word
SKATE
STAKE Scrabble Score
9 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for STAKE
Vowels
2 (A, E)
Consonants
3 (S, T, K)
Total Point Value
9 pts
Avg Points/Letter
1.8
High-value letters: K (5 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.
Words You Can Make
4 Letter Words (16)
3 Letter Words (17)
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Definition of STAKE
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Word Game Tips for STAKE
Balanced letter mix: STAKE 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 SKATE worth 9 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 3 letters: You have 17 possible 3-letter words from STAKE. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include K (5 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from STAKE?
45 words can be formed from the letters in STAKE. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from STAKE?
SKATE is the highest scoring word you can make from STAKE, worth 9 Scrabble points.
Is STAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STAKE is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does STAKE mean?
A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
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.
