How many points is NATES worth in Scrabble?

NATES is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NATES?

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

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

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5 pts

NATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. NATES means "the buttocks".

/ˈneɪtiːz/

The two anterior of the four lobes on the dorsal side of the midbrain of most mammals; the anterior optic lobes.
The buttocks.
The umbones of a bivalve shell.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the buttocks

In a sentence: "The nates is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NATES. It scores 5 points.

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

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

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Is NATES a Scrabble word?: NATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does NATES mean?: the buttocks
How do you use NATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nates is noted."
How many points is NATES worth in Scrabble?: NATES is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NATES?: NATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NATES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ENATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.