LADE
/leɪd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LADE
A load.
To fill or load (related to cargo or a shipment).
To weigh down, oppress, or burden.
To use a ladle or dipper to remove something (generally water).
"to lade water out of a tub, or into a cistern"
The mouth of a river.
A passage for water; a ditch or drain.
Water pumped into and out of mills, especially woolen mills.
Examples of LADE in a Sentence
- "to lade water out of a tub, or into a cistern"
Word Details
Is LADE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LADE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LADE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LADE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | d | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LADE
20 words from the letters in LADE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LADE in Word Games
LADE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LADE 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 LADE to find 20 additional valid words.