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Adequate

Yes, adequate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does adequate mean?

adjective

  1. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task she had adequate training
  2. sufficient for the purpose an adequate income
  3. about average; acceptable more than adequate as a secretary

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for adequate

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants5 / 3
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of adequate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ADEQUATE.

Words you can make from adequate

Unscramble ADEQUATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is adequate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Adequate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is adequate worth in Scrabble?

Adequate is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does adequate mean?

Adequate means: having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task.