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DATE

/deɪt/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

D 2/2
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of DATE

noun

The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.

"We made a nice cake from dates."

noun

The date palm.

"There were a few dates planted around the house."

noun

The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.

"the date of a letter, of a will, of a deed, of a coin, etc."

noun

A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.

"Do you know the date of the wedding?"

noun

A point in time.

"You may need that at a later date."

verb

To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.

"to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter"

verb

To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.

verb

To determine the age of something.

"to date the building of the pyramids"

Synonyms of DATE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DATE in a Sentence

  • "We made a nice cake from dates."
  • "There were a few dates planted around the house."
  • "the date of a letter, of a will, of a deed, of a coin, etc."
  • "Do you know the date of the wedding?"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
5
points

Is DATE a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for DATE

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

Letter date Total
Scrabble 2111 5
WWF 2111 5

Anagrams of DATE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use DATE in Word Games

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

Short word advantage: DATE 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 DATE to find 18 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DATE

What does DATE mean?
DATE is a noun. The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.
Is DATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DATE worth in Scrabble?
DATE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from DATE?
You can make 18 words from the letters in DATE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DATE?
Synonyms of DATE include: age, elden, obsolesce, go out, see. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DATE?
The anagrams of DATE (words using the exact same letters) are: TEAD. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.