PATE
/peɪt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of PATE
(somewhat obsolete) The head, particularly the top or crown.
"He had a shiny, bald pate."
Wit, cleverness, cognitive abilities.
The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color.
A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.
Examples of PATE in a Sentence
- "He had a shiny, bald pate."
Word Details
Is PATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PATE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PATE
21 words from the letters in PATE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use PATE in Word Games
PATE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PATE 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 PATE to find 21 additional valid words.