With MATE
2 words · highest scoring is legitimately at 18 points
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About 12 Letter Words With MATE
There are 2 twelve letter words containing MATE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is legitimately at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ILLEGITIMATE, LEGITIMATELY 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.
12 Letter Words With MATE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With MATE
- legitimately18
- illegitimate15
Common 12 Letter Words With MATE
- illegitimate15
- legitimately18
12 Letter Words With MATE Defined
- illegitimateAdjective · 15 points
- not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules
- legitimatelyAdverb · 18 points
- in a way that conforms to the law or to rules
12 Letter Words With MATE: Questions
How many twelve letter words containing MATE are there?
There are 2 twelve letter words containing MATE in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing MATE?
LEGITIMATELY is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common twelve letter words containing MATE?
ILLEGITIMATE, LEGITIMATELY are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing MATE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve 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.