How many points is DATES worth in Scrabble?

DATES is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DATES?

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

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DATES

6 pts

DATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. DATES is a verb form of date. DATE means "to determine when something happened".

Meaning & examples

/deɪts/

Pronunciation: /deɪts/

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noun

The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.
Example: We made a nice cake from dates.
The date palm.
Example: There were a few dates planted around the house.

noun

The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
Example: the date of a letter, of a will, of a deed, of a coin, etc.
A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
Example: Do you know the date of the wedding?
A point in time.
Example: You may need that at a later date.

verb

To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
Example: to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter
To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.
To determine the age of something.
Example: to date the building of the pyramids

Synonyms: age, elden, obsolesce, go out, see

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DATES is a verb form of date. DATE means "to determine when something happened".

In a sentence: "They dates."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DATES. It scores 6 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DATE5 pts

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

Letter Values

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DATES Scrabble FAQ

Is DATES a Scrabble word?: DATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does DATES mean?: DATES is a verb form of date. DATE means "to determine when something happened".
How do you use DATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They dates."
How many points is DATES worth in Scrabble?: DATES is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DATES?: DATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

DATES

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