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Cognate

Yes, cognate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does cognate mean?

noun

  1. one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another
  2. a word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language

adjective

  1. related in nature connate qualities
  2. having the same ancestral language cognate languages
  3. related by blood

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for cognate

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of cognate

  • coagent

Words you can make from cognate

Unscramble COGNATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cognate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cognate 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 cognate worth in Scrabble?

Cognate is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cognate mean?

Cognate means: one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another.