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STALE

/steɪl/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

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Definition of STALE

noun

Something stale; a loaf of bread or the like that is no longer fresh.

verb

(of alcohol) To make stale; to age in order to clear and strengthen (a drink, especially beer).

verb

To make stale; to cause to go out of fashion or currency; to diminish the novelty or interest of, particularly by excessive exposure or consumption.

verb

To become stale; to grow odious from excessive exposure or consumption.

adjective

(alcohol) Clear, free of dregs and lees; old and strong.

adjective

No longer fresh, in reference to food, urine, straw, wounds, etc.

adjective

No longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; cliche, hackneyed, dated.

noun

A long, thin handle (of rakes, axes, etc.)

Synonyms of STALE

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Antonyms of STALE

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Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is STALE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

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

Letter Values for STALE

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

Letter stale Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 11121 6

How to Use STALE in Word Games

STALE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STALE 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 STALE to find 81 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About STALE

What does STALE mean?
STALE is a noun. Something stale; a loaf of bread or the like that is no longer fresh.
Is STALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STALE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STALE worth in Scrabble?
STALE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from STALE?
You can make 81 words from the letters in STALE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of STALE?
Synonyms of STALE include: haft, handle, helve, shaft, snath, stem. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of STALE?
The anagrams of STALE (words using the exact same letters) are: LEAST, LEATS, SALET, SETAL, SLATE, STEAL, STELA, TAELS, TALES, TEALS, TESLA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.