Is DATES a valid word?
✓ Yes — DATES is playable
DATES 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 DATES 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 DATES (4)
Same letters, different words. If you can trace one on the grid, you can usually trace the others.
Words containing DATES
Think you'd have spotted DATES on a live grid? Popple is a free real-time word game — trace words through adjacent letters before the timer runs out.