Mate
Yes, mate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
What does mate mean?
noun
- the officer below the master on a commercial ship
- a fellow member of a team
it was his first start against his former teammates
- the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)
he loved the mare and all her mates
verb
- engage in sexual intercourse
Birds mate in the Spring
- bring two objects, ideas, or people together
This fact is coupled to the other one
- place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
Kasparov checkmated his opponent after only a few moves
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for mate
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of mate
Words you can make from mate
Frequently asked questions
Is mate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Mate 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 mate worth in Scrabble?
Mate is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does mate mean?
Mate means: the officer below the master on a commercial ship.