Is BATES a valid word?
✓ Yes — BATES is playable
BATES is a 5-letter word in the ENABLE dictionary, the 172,727-word list Popple validates against. In Popple it counts as a common word.
What BATES scores in Popple
| Grid | Minimum length | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 3 letters | 6 points |
| 5x5 | 4 letters | 5 points |
| 6x6 | 5 letters | 6 points |
Points = floor(base × grid multiplier × rarity multiplier) + minimum-length bonus. Full scoring guide
Anagrams of BATES (6)
Same letters, different words. If you can trace one on the grid, you can usually trace the others.
Words containing BATES
Think you'd have spotted BATES on a live grid? Popple is a free real-time word game — trace words through adjacent letters before the timer runs out.