SLATE
/sleɪt/
5-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of SLATE
noun
- A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
- The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
adjective
- Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.
verb
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To cover with slate.
"The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775."
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To criticise harshly.
"The play was slated by the critics."
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Anagrams of SLATE
least5
setal5
stale5
steal5
stela5
taels5
tales5
teals5
tesla5
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About the word SLATE
Is "SLATE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "SLATE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "SLATE" worth?
In Scrabble, "SLATE" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "SLATE" mean?
A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
What are the anagrams of "SLATE"?
9 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SLATE: LEAST, SETAL, STALE, STEAL, STELA, TAELS, TALES, TEALS, TESLA.