46 Words Ending in VATE
The ending VATE appears in 46 words, from 5-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 13 entries. Average word length: 8.5 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 VATE: EXCAVATE (20 pts), COCULTIVATE (18 pts), SEMIPRIVATE (18 pts), COACERVATE (17 pts), SUPERELEVATE (17 pts). The shortest is OVATE (5 letters) and the longest is SUPERELEVATE (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with OE.
Notable words: OVATE — egg-shaped [adj, v].; SAVATE — a French form of kickboxing [n].; CLAVATE — club-shaped; growing gradually thicker toward the top [adj].; ACERVATE — heaped [adj]. Browse words ending in V for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in VATE?
EXCAVATE scores 20 points. Runner-up: COCULTIVATE at 18 points. See words starting with HEMI for more high-value options.
How many words end in VATE?
Our dictionary has 46 words that end in VATE. They range from 5 to 12 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (13).
What is the shortest word that ends in VATE?
OVATE at just 5 letters. It means: egg-shaped [adj, v].