98 Words Ending in MATE
The ending MATE appears in 98 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 29 entries. Average word length: 8.6 letters.
Silent E at the end of a word is one of English spelling's most famous quirks. It changes vowel sounds (mat vs. mate) and softens consonants (rag vs. rage).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in MATE: DITHIOCARBAMATE (25 pts), APPROXIMATE (24 pts), CHECKMATE (22 pts), DESQUAMATE (22 pts), PSEUDOCOELOMATE (22 pts). The shortest is MATE (4 letters) and the longest is ANTEPENULTIMATE (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with WAR.
Notable words: MATE — to couple with [v].; COMATE — a mate or companion [n].; AGEMATE — a person of the same age as another [n].; AUTOMATE — to convert to automatic control [v]. Browse words ending in EZA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in MATE?
DITHIOCARBAMATE scores 25 points. Runner-up: APPROXIMATE at 24 points. See words starting with DO for more high-value options.
How many words end in MATE?
Our dictionary has 98 words that end in MATE. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (29).
What is the shortest word that ends in MATE?
MATE at just 4 letters. It means: to couple with [v].