AGNATE

/ˈæɡneɪt/

6-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of AGNATE

noun
  1. A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family.
    "A great grandfather is an agnate if he is your father’s father’s father."
  2. Any paternal male relative.
adjective
  1. Related to someone by male connections or on the paternal side of the family.
  2. Allied; akin
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About the word AGNATE

Is "AGNATE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "AGNATE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "AGNATE" worth?

In Scrabble, "AGNATE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "AGNATE" mean?

A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family.

Does "AGNATE" have any anagrams?

No, "AGNATE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.