With MATE
11 words, 1 of them common · highest scoring is hamate at 11 points
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About 6 Letter Words With MATE
There are 11 six letter words containing MATE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hamate at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 1 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — INMATE 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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6 Letter Words With MATE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With MATE
- hamate11
- humate11
- mateys11
- comate10
- amated9
- inmate8
- amates8
- maters8
Common 6 Letter Words With MATE
- inmate8
6 Letter Words With MATE Defined
- inmateNoun · 8 points
- a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
6 Letter Words With MATE: Questions
How many six letter words containing MATE are there?
There are 11 six letter words containing MATE in our dictionary, and 1 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing MATE?
HAMATE is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words containing MATE?
INMATE are among the most familiar six letter words containing MATE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six 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.