Word Unscrambler Logo unscramble.

MATES

5 letters · 2 syllables

M 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1
Unscramble MATES Find Scrabble words

Definition of MATES

MATES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 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

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is MATES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: MATES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MATES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter mates Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41111 8

Anagrams of MATES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

meats 7/8 satem 7/8 steam 7/8 tames 7/8 teams 7/8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MATES

64 words from the letters in MATES

5-letter words

meats 7/8 USUKWWF satem 7/8 USUKWWF steam 7/8 USUKWWF tames 7/8 USUKWWF teams 7/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

maes 6/7 USUKWWF mase 6/7 UK mesa 6/7 USUKWWF same 6/7 USUKWWF seam 6/7 USUKWWF mate 6/7 USUKWWF meat 6/7 USUKWWF meta 6/7 USUKWWF tame 6/7 USUKWWF team 6/7 USUKWWF mast 6/7 USUKWWF mats 6/7 USUKWWF tams 6/7 USUKWWF stem 6/7 USUKWWF tems 6/7 UK ates 4/4 USUKWWF east 4/4 USUKWWF eats 4/4 USUKWWF etas 4/4 USUKWWF sate 4/4 USUKWWF seat 4/4 USUKWWF seta 4/4 USUKWWF taes 4/4 UK teas 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

mae 5/6 USUKWWF mas 5/6 USUKWWF sam 5/6 UK ems 5/6 USUKWWF mes 5/6 UK sem 5/6 UK mat 5/6 USUKWWF tam 5/6 USUKWWF met 5/6 USUKWWF eas 3/3 UK sae 3/3 USWWF sea 3/3 USUKWWF ate 3/3 USUKWWF eat 3/3 USUKWWF eta 3/3 USUKWWF tae 3/3 USUKWWF tea 3/3 USUKWWF sat 3/3 USUKWWF tas 3/3 USUKWWF set 3/3 USUKWWF tes 3/3 UK

2-letter words

am 4/5 USUKWWF ma 4/5 USUKWWF em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF ms 4/5 UK ae 2/2 USWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK ts 2/2 UK

How to Use MATES in Word Games

MATES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, MATES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MATES to find 64 additional valid words.

Related Words & Tools

Unscramble MATES Scrabble Word Finder Anagram Solver Words With Friends All 5-letter words Words starting with M Words ending in -ES 5-letter words starting with M

Frequently Asked Questions About MATES

What does MATES mean?
MATES is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is MATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MATES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MATES worth in Scrabble?
MATES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from MATES?
You can make 64 words from the letters in MATES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MATES?
The anagrams of MATES (words using the exact same letters) are: MEATS, SATEM, STEAM, TAMES, TEAMS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.