With MATE
68 words, 7 of them common · highest scoring is checkmated at 24 points
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About 10 Letter Words With MATE
There are 68 ten letter words containing MATE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is checkmated at 24 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CLASSMATES, HOUSEMATES, LEGITIMATE among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With MATE, which drops the length limit entirely.
10 Letter Words With MATE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words With MATE
- checkmated24
- checkmates23
- desquamate22
- officemate20
- bichromate19
- cyclamates19
- dichromate18
- acclimated17
Common 10 Letter Words With MATE
- classmates14
- consummate16
- housemates15
- intimately15
- legitimate13
- materially15
- ultimately15
10 Letter Words With MATE Defined
- classmatesNoun · 14 points
- a fellow member of a class at school, college, or university
- consummateVerb · 16 points
- make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse
- housematesNoun · 15 points
- a person who shares a house with others
- intimatelyAdverb · 15 points
- in a way that involves detailed knowledge
- legitimateAdjective · 13 points
- conforming to the law or to rules
- materiallyAdverb · 15 points
- in a significant way; considerably
10 Letter Words With MATE: Questions
How many ten letter words containing MATE are there?
There are 68 ten letter words containing MATE in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among ten letter words containing MATE?
CHECKMATED is the highest scoring option at 24 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common ten letter words containing MATE?
CLASSMATES, HOUSEMATES, LEGITIMATE are among the most familiar ten letter words containing MATE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these ten letter words containing MATE valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.