FRIGATES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of FRIGATES
An obsolete type of sailing warship with a single continuous gun deck, typically used for patrolling, blockading, etc, but not in line of battle.
A 19th-century warship combining sail and steam propulsion, typically of ironclad timber construction, supplementing and superseding sailing ships of the battle line until made obsolete by the development of the solely steam-propelled iron battleship.
A modern type of warship, smaller than a destroyer, originally (WWII) introduced as an anti-submarine vessel but now general purpose.
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Is FRIGATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FRIGATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FRIGATES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FRIGATES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | r | i | g | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRIGATES
100 words from the letters in FRIGATES
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How to Use FRIGATES in Word Games
FRIGATES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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