MATES
/meɪts/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of MATES
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
"That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"
(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.
A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
A friend, usually of the same sex.
"He's my best mate."
To match, fit together without space between.
"The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."
Synonyms of MATES
Words with similar meaning
Examples of MATES in a Sentence
- "That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"
- "He's my best mate."
- "The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."
- "He is mates with my brother."
Word Details
Is MATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | m | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of MATES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MATES
64 words from the letters in MATES
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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.