STAKE
/steɪk/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STAKE
A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
"We have surveyor's stakes at all four corners of this field, to mark exactly its borders."
A piece of wood driven in the ground, placed in the middle of the court, that is used as the finishing point after scoring 12 hoops in croquet.
A stick inserted upright in a lop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, flat car, flatbed trailer, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off.
To fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes.
"to stake vines or plants"
To pierce or wound with a stake.
To put at risk upon success in competition, or upon a future contingency.
Examples of STAKE in a Sentence
- "We have surveyor's stakes at all four corners of this field, to mark exactly its borders."
- "to stake vines or plants"
Word Details
Is STAKE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STAKE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STAKE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STAKE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | k | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
Anagrams of STAKE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STAKE
57 words from the letters in STAKE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use STAKE in Word Games
STAKE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STAKE 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 STAKE to find 57 additional valid words.