PAT
/pæt/
3-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of PAT
noun
- The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
- A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
verb
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To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
"To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."
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To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
"I patted the cookie dough into shape."
adjective
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Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
"a pat expression"
- Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
adverb
- Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
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Perfectly.
"He has the routine down pat."
noun
- Patent.
- Pattern.
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Anagrams of PAT
apt5
tap5
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About the word PAT
Is "PAT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "PAT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "PAT" worth?
In Scrabble, "PAT" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "PAT" mean?
The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
What are the anagrams of "PAT"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as PAT: APT, TAP.