ELONGATE
/ɪ.ˈlɔŋ.ˌɡeɪt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of ELONGATE
To make long or longer by pulling and stretching; to make elongated.
To become long or longer by being pulled or stretched; to become elongated.
To move to or place at a distance (from something).
Lengthened, extended, elongated; relatively long and slender.
"Painted turtles lay oval, elongate eggs."
Examples of ELONGATE in a Sentence
- "Painted turtles lay oval, elongate eggs."
Word Details
Is ELONGATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ELONGATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ELONGATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ELONGATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | l | o | n | g | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ELONGATE
100 words from the letters in ELONGATE
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How to Use ELONGATE in Word Games
ELONGATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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