MATING
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of MATING
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.
To match, fit together without space between.
"The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."
To copulate.
To pair in order to raise offspring
To confuse; to confound.
Pairing of organisms for copulation.
Sexual union; copulation.
Examples of MATING in a Sentence
- "That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"
- "The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."
Word Details
Is MATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MATING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MATING
62 words from the letters in MATING
6-letter words
5-letter words
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How to Use MATING in Word Games
MATING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, MATING 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 MATING to find 62 additional valid words.