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CATE

/keɪt/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

C 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of CATE

noun

(in the plural) A delicacy or item of food.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
7
points

Is CATE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like CATE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for CATE

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

Letter cate Total
Scrabble 3111 6
WWF 4111 7

Anagrams of CATE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use CATE in Word Games

CATE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: CATE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CATE to find 14 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CATE

What does CATE mean?
CATE is a noun. (in the plural) A delicacy or item of food.
Is CATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CATE worth in Scrabble?
CATE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from CATE?
You can make 14 words from the letters in CATE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CATE?
The anagrams of CATE (words using the exact same letters) are: TACE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.