PLATES
/pleɪts/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PLATES
A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
"I filled my plate from the bountiful table."
Such dishes collectively.
The contents of such a dish.
"I ate a plate of beans."
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."
To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving.
"After preparation, the chef will plate the dish."
To score a run.
"The single plated the runner from second base."
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
Is PLATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PLATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | l | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Anagrams of PLATES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PLATES
100 words from the letters in PLATES
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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.