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PLATES

/pleɪts/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

P 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
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E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of PLATES

noun

A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.

"I filled my plate from the bountiful table."

noun

Such dishes collectively.

noun

The contents of such a dish.

"I ate a plate of beans."

verb

To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal.

"This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold."

verb

To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.

"After preparation, the chef will plate the dish."

verb

To score a run.

"The single plated the runner from second base."

noun

Precious metal, especially silver.

Examples of PLATES in a Sentence

  • "I filled my plate from the bountiful table."
  • "I ate a plate of beans."
  • "This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold."
  • "After preparation, the chef will plate the dish."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is PLATES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: PLATES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PLATES

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

Letter plates Total
Scrabble 311111 8
WWF 421111 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PLATES

100 words from the letters in PLATES

How to Use PLATES in Word Games

PLATES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, PLATES 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 PLATES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PLATES

What does PLATES mean?
PLATES is a noun. A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
Is PLATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLATES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PLATES worth in Scrabble?
PLATES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PLATES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PLATES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PLATES?
The anagrams of PLATES (words using the exact same letters) are: PALEST, PALETS, PASTEL, PELTAS, PETALS, PLASTE, PLEATS, SEPTAL, STAPLE, TEPALS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.