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Word: ATE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 T 1 E 1
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /รฆหˆte/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 3 pts
WWF Score 3 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 1
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile A (1 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Beginner
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy Vowel-heavy word. Excellent for clearing your rack if you are stuck with too many vowels. Place it strategically to rotate letters.

Definition of ATE

verb
  1. To ingest; to be ingested.
  2. To use up.
  3. To cause (someone) to worry.

    "Whatโ€™s eating you?"

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "ate" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "ate" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 3 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 3 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 3 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ATE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ATE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ATE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ATE is worth 3 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 3 points.
How many syllables are in ATE? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in ATE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ATE:

  • # the ate effect
  • # master of ate
  • # playing with ate
  • # in terms of ate

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as ATE:

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of ATE:

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of ATE:

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of ATE:

Similar Spelled Words

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Same Length Words (3 Letters)

Other valid 3-letter Scrabble words:

Words Starting with A

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Words Ending with E

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