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PLEAT

/pliːt/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

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

Definition of PLEAT

noun

A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.

noun

A fold in an organ, usually a longitudinal fold in a long leaf such as that of palmetto, lending it stiffness.

noun

A plait.

verb

To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

verb

To plait.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is PLEAT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: PLEAT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PLEAT

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

Letter pleat Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 42111 9

Anagrams of PLEAT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use PLEAT in Word Games

PLEAT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PLEAT 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 PLEAT to find 58 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PLEAT

What does PLEAT mean?
PLEAT is a noun. A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.
Is PLEAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLEAT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PLEAT worth in Scrabble?
PLEAT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from PLEAT?
You can make 58 words from the letters in PLEAT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PLEAT?
The anagrams of PLEAT (words using the exact same letters) are: LEAPT, LEPTA, PALET, PELTA, PETAL, PLATE, TEPAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.