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BATE

/beɪt/

4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
T 1
E 1

Meaning of BATE

verb
  1. To reduce the force of something; to abate.
  2. To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
noun
  1. Strife; contention.
verb
  1. To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
  2. Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.
noun
  1. An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
  2. A vat which contains this liquid.
verb
  1. To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
verb
  1. To hit; strike
    "As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled."
  2. To strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm.
    "He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque."
verb
  1. To masturbate.
    "I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day."
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Anagrams of BATE

abet6
beat6
beta6

Related words

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bail6
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bald7
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balm8
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About the word BATE

Is "BATE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BATE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BATE" worth?

In Scrabble, "BATE" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "BATE" mean?

To reduce the force of something; to abate.

What are the anagrams of "BATE"?

3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as BATE: ABET, BEAT, BETA.