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MATING

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

M 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of MATING

verb

To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

"That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"

verb

(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

verb

To match, fit together without space between.

"The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."

verb

To copulate.

verb

To pair in order to raise offspring

verb

To confuse; to confound.

noun

Pairing of organisms for copulation.

noun

Sexual union; copulation.

Synonyms of MATING

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of MATING

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of MATING in a Sentence

  • "That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"
  • "The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is MATING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

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 mating Total
Scrabble 311112 9
WWF 411123 12

Anagrams of MATING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About MATING

What does MATING mean?
MATING is a verb. To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
Is MATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MATING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MATING worth in Scrabble?
MATING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from MATING?
You can make 62 words from the letters in MATING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MATING?
Synonyms of MATING include: couple, match, pair, pairing. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of MATING?
The anagrams of MATING (words using the exact same letters) are: TAMING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.