ABATED
6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ABATED
verb
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(obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.
"to abate a nuisance"
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To become null and void.
"The writ has abated."
verb
- To enter a tenement without permission after the owner has died and before the heir takes possession.
adjective
- (decorative arts) Lowered, beaten down, or cut away, as the background of an ornamental pattern in relief. Used specifically of stone-cutting; also of metal when the pattern or inscription is to show bright on dark, and the ground is therefore worked out with the graving-tool and left rough or hatched in lines.
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About the word ABATED
Is "ABATED" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ABATED" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ABATED" worth?
In Scrabble, "ABATED" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "ABATED" mean?
(obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.
Does "ABATED" have any anagrams?
No, "ABATED" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.