Starting With MATE
3 words · highest scoring is matey at 10 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With MATE
There are 3 five letter words starting with MATE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is matey at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — MATER, MATES, MATEY 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.
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5 Letter Words Starting With MATE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With MATE
- matey10
- mater7
- mates7
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With MATE
- mater7
- mates7
- matey10
5 Letter Words Starting With MATE by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With MATE Defined
- materNoun · 7 points
- mother
- matesNoun · 7 points
- the sexual partner of a bird or other animal
- mateyNoun · 10 points
- used as a familiar form of address to a man
5 Letter Words Starting With MATE: Questions
How many five letter words starting with MATE are there?
There are 3 five letter words starting with MATE in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with MATE?
MATEY is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with MATE?
MATER, MATES, MATEY are among the most familiar five letter words starting with MATE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with 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.