How many points is EQUITES worth in Scrabble?

EQUITES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EQUITES?

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

Can you add a letter to EQUITES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes REQUITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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EQUITES

16 pts

EQUITES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. EQUITES is a noun form of eques. EQUES means "a member of a privileged military class of ancient Rome".

Meaning & examples

noun

A member of the equestrian order (Latin: ordo equester), the lower of the two aristocratic classes of Ancient Rome, ranking below the patricians.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

EQUITES is a noun form of eques. EQUES means "a member of a privileged military class of ancient Rome".

In a sentence: "The equites is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of EQUITES. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

EQUES14 pts

Front hooks

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

REQUITES17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Q10

= 16

EQUITES Scrabble FAQ

Is EQUITES a Scrabble word?: EQUITES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does EQUITES mean?: EQUITES is a noun form of eques. EQUES means "a member of a privileged military class of ancient Rome".
How do you use EQUITES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The equites is noted."
How many points is EQUITES worth in Scrabble?: EQUITES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EQUITES?: EQUITES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EQUITES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes REQUITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.