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ATE
3 ptsATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 3 points. ATE is a verb form of eat. EAT means "take (food) into the mouth and swallow it".
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Definition and meaning
ATE is a verb form of eat. EAT means "take (food) into the mouth and swallow it".
In a sentence: "They ate."
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ATE Scrabble FAQ
- Is ATE a Scrabble word?
- ATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 3 points.
- What does ATE mean?
- ATE is a verb form of eat. EAT means "take (food) into the mouth and swallow it".
- How do you use ATE in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They ate."
- 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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BATE, CATE, DATE, FATE, GATE, HATE, LATE, MATE, PATE, RATE, SATE, TATE, WATE, YATE, ATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.