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ATE

3 pts

ATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. ATE means "blind impulse or reckless ambition that drives one to ruin".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

blind impulse or reckless ambition that drives one to ruin

In a sentence: "The ate is noted."

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Add one letter before ATE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ATE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

A1
T1
E1
= 3

ATE Scrabble FAQ

Is ATE a Scrabble word?
ATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
What does ATE mean?
blind impulse or reckless ambition that drives one to ruin
How do you use ATE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The ate is noted."
How many points is ATE worth in Scrabble?
ATE is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATE?
ATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ATE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BATE, CATE, DATE, FATE, GATE, HATE, LATE, MATE, PATE, RATE, SATE, TATE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.