KATA
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adverb
Definition of KATA
Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.
"2010, Kenji Tokitsu, The Katas: The Meaning Behind the Movements."
(in combination) A drop (in temperature).
In a direction analogous to down, but along the additional axis added by the fourth dimension.
(measuring instrument) A device consisting principally of an alcohol thermometer, used to measure air cooling power and, indirectly, small wind speeds in circulating air, by measuring the time taken for the temperature of the bulb of alcohol to make a specified drop (100° to 95°F).
A kind of pastry in Armenia and some neighboring countries.
Examples of KATA in a Sentence
- "2010, Kenji Tokitsu, The Katas: The Meaning Behind the Movements."
Word Details
Is KATA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KATA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KATA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KATA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | a | t | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KATA
6 words from the letters in KATA
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use KATA in Word Games
KATA is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KATA 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 KATA to find 6 additional valid words.