DATE

/deɪt/

4-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of DATE

noun

The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.
"We made a nice cake from dates."
The date palm.
"There were a few dates planted around the house."

noun

The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
"the date of a letter, of a will, of a deed, of a coin, etc."
A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
"Do you know the date of the wedding?"

verb

To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
"to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter"
To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.

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About the word DATE

Is "DATE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "DATE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "DATE" worth?

In Scrabble, "DATE" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.

What does "DATE" mean?

The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.

Does "DATE" have any anagrams?

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