How many points is ATES worth in Scrabble?

ATES is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ATES?

ATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to ATES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BATES, CATES, DATES, FATES, GATES, HATES, MATES, NATES, PATES, RATES, SATES, TATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ATES

4 pts

ATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. ATES means "ate, blind impulse or reckless ambition that drives one to ruin".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ate, blind impulse or reckless ambition that drives one to ruin

In a sentence: "The ates is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ATES. It scores 4 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ATE3 pts

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 4

ATES Scrabble FAQ

Is ATES a Scrabble word?: ATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does ATES mean?: ate, blind impulse or reckless ambition that drives one to ruin
How do you use ATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ates is noted."
How many points is ATES worth in Scrabble?: ATES is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATES?: ATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ATES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BATES, CATES, DATES, FATES, GATES, HATES, MATES, NATES, PATES, RATES, SATES, TATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.