ADEQUATE
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
A
1/1
D
2/2
E
1/1
Q
10/10
U
1/2
A
1/1
T
1/1
E
1/1
Definition of ADEQUATE
verb
To equalize; to make adequate.
verb
To equal.
adjective
Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.
"an adequate definition"
Synonyms of ADEQUATE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of ADEQUATE in a Sentence
- "an adequate definition"
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
19
points
Is ADEQUATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ADEQUATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts
Words With Friends — 19 pts
Tip: ADEQUATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ADEQUATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | d | e | q | u | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADEQUATE
47 words from the letters in ADEQUATE
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3-letter words
How to Use ADEQUATE in Word Games
ADEQUATE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ADEQUATE to find 47 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ADEQUATE
What does ADEQUATE mean?
ADEQUATE is a verb. To equalize; to make adequate.
Is ADEQUATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADEQUATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ADEQUATE worth in Scrabble?
ADEQUATE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ADEQUATE?
You can make 47 words from the letters in ADEQUATE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ADEQUATE?
Synonyms of ADEQUATE include: acceptable, correspondent, proportionate, satisfactory, sufficient. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.