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ANTES

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

A 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of ANTES

noun

A price or cost, as in up the ante.

noun

In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.

verb

To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.

verb

To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is ANTES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ANTES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: ANTES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ANTES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter antes Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 12111 6

Anagrams of ANTES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use ANTES in Word Games

ANTES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ANTES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANTES to find 68 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANTES

What does ANTES mean?
ANTES is a noun. A price or cost, as in up the ante.
Is ANTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANTES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANTES worth in Scrabble?
ANTES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANTES?
You can make 68 words from the letters in ANTES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of ANTES?
The anagrams of ANTES (words using the exact same letters) are: ETNAS, NATES, NEATS, STANE, STEAN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.