MATE
/meɪt/
4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of MATE
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.
verb
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To match, fit together without space between.
"The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."
- To copulate.
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
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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.
verb
- To confuse; to confound.
noun
- The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea
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.
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Anagrams of MATE
meat6
meta6
tame6
team6
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About the word MATE
Is "MATE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "MATE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "MATE" worth?
In Scrabble, "MATE" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "MATE" mean?
A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
What are the anagrams of "MATE"?
4 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as MATE: MEAT, META, TAME, TEAM.