21 Words Ending in PATE
The ending PATE appears in 21 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 6 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 PATE: ARCHIEPISCOPATE (26 pts), EXCULPATE (20 pts), EXTIRPATE (18 pts), PARTICIPATE (17 pts), EMANCIPATE (16 pts). The shortest is PATE (4 letters) and the longest is ARCHIEPISCOPATE (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with ZOA.
Notable words: PATE — the top of the head [n].; SPATE — a flood, a surge [n].; PUPATE — to pass through the pupal stage [v].; CUSPATE — in the form of a cusp [adj]. Browse words ending in BOAT for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in PATE?
ARCHIEPISCOPATE scores 26 points. Runner-up: EXCULPATE at 20 points. See words starting with CH for more high-value options.
How many words end in PATE?
Our dictionary has 21 words that end in PATE. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that ends in PATE?
PATE at just 4 letters. It means: the top of the head [n].