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PENETRATE

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
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Definition of PENETRATE

verb

To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

"Light penetrates darkness."

verb

To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.

"I could not penetrate Burke's opaque rhetoric."

verb

To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.

"to penetrate one's heart with pity"

Examples of PENETRATE in a Sentence

  • "Light penetrates darkness."
  • "I could not penetrate Burke's opaque rhetoric."
  • "to penetrate one's heart with pity"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is PENETRATE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: PENETRATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PENETRATE

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

Letter penetrate Total
Scrabble 311111111 11
WWF 412111111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENETRATE

100 words from the letters in PENETRATE

8-letter words

patentee 10/12 USUKWWF enterate 8/9 UK

7-letter words

preteen 9/11 USUKWWF terpene 9/11 USUKWWF pattern 9/11 USUKWWF reptant 9/11 USUKWWF entreat 7/8 USUKWWF ratteen 7/8 USUKWWF ternate 7/8 USUKWWF

6-letter words

nepeta 8/10 UK repeat 8/9 USUKWWF retape 8/9 USUKWWF arpent 8/10 USUKWWF enrapt 8/10 USUKWWF entrap 8/10 USUKWWF panter 8/10 UK parent 8/10 USUKWWF trepan 8/10 USUKWWF repent 8/10 USUKWWF pattee 8/9 USWWF patent 8/10 USUKWWF patten 8/10 USUKWWF patter 8/9 USUKWWF petter 8/9 USUKWWF entera 6/7 USUKWWF neater 6/7 USUKWWF entree 6/7 USWWF eterne 6/7 USUKWWF retene 6/7 USUKWWF teener 6/7 USUKWWF teeter 6/6 USUKWWF terete 6/6 USUKWWF natter 6/7 USUKWWF ratten 6/7 USUKWWF netter 6/7 USUKWWF tenter 6/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

peare 7/8 UK perea 7/8 USUKWWF arpen 7/9 USUKWWF neper 7/9 UK preen 7/9 USUKWWF etape 7/8 USWWF tepee 7/8 USUKWWF paten 7/9 USUKWWF tapen 7/9 UK apert 7/8 UK apter 7/8 USUKWWF pater 7/8 USWWF peart 7/8 USUKWWF prate 7/8 USUKWWF taper 7/8 USUKWWF trape 7/8 UK peter 7/8 USUKWWF petre 7/8 UK prent 7/9 UK patte 7/8 UK tapet 7/8 UK pratt 7/8 UK trapt 7/8 USUKWWF ranee 5/6 USUKWWF eaten 5/6 USUKWWF enate 5/6 USUKWWF arete 5/5 USWWF eater 5/5 USUKWWF reate 5/5 UK teaer 5/5 UK antre 5/6 USUKWWF enter 5/6 USUKWWF entre 5/6 UK rente 5/6 USUKWWF terne 5/6 USUKWWF treen 5/6 USUKWWF entte 5/6 UK tenet 5/6 USUKWWF arett 5/5 UK tater 5/5 USUKWWF tetra 5/5 USUKWWF treat 5/5 USUKWWF trant 5/6 UK

4-letter words

epee 6/7 USWWF nape 6/8 USUKWWF neap 6/8 USUKWWF pane 6/8 USUKWWF pean 6/8 USUKWWF neep 6/8 USUKWWF peen 6/8 USUKWWF pene 6/8 UK aper 6/7 USUKWWF pare 6/7 USUKWWF pear 6/7 USUKWWF rape 6/7 USUKWWF reap 6/7 USUKWWF peer 6/7 USUKWWF pree 6/7 USUKWWF pern 6/8 UK pate 6/7 USUKWWF peat 6/7 USUKWWF tape 6/7 USUKWWF tepa 6/7 USUKWWF pant 6/8 USUKWWF

How to Use PENETRATE in Word Games

PENETRATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PENETRATE

What does PENETRATE mean?
PENETRATE is a verb. To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
Is PENETRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENETRATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENETRATE worth in Scrabble?
PENETRATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENETRATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PENETRATE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.