SLATES is a valid Scrabble word — 6 points
Yes. SLATES is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept SLATES?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 25 / 100
Our own measure of how useful SLATES is to know. It scores 6 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 6.5% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for SLATES
No single letter turns SLATES into another word.
How SLATES scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in SLATES, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| s | 2 | 4 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 76,649.
What stands out about SLATES
- SLATES begins and ends with the same letter.
- The same 6 tiles also spell 6 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does SLATES mean in Scrabble?
SLATES is a form of SLATE (its plural or a verb form).
SLATE(noun) — A fine-grained grey or bluish rock that splits easily into thin, smooth layers, traditionally used for roofing tiles and as a writing surface; also a list of candidates or items proposed for selection, and, in some regions, a schedule of planned events.
Anagrams of SLATES
The 6 tiles of SLATES in a different order — 6 found.
Shorter words from the letters in SLATES
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Common questions about SLATES
- Is SLATES valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts SLATES, where it scores 7 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is SLATES worth?
- SLATES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to SLATES?
- No single letter can be added to SLATES to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of SLATES:
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