Definition of MATE
MATE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is MATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MATE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Anagrams of MATE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MATE
22 words from the letters in MATE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use MATE in Word Games
MATE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MATE 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 MATE to find 22 additional valid words.