Is MATES a valid word?
✓ Yes — MATES is playable
MATES 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 MATES 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 MATES (5)
Same letters, different words. If you can trace one on the grid, you can usually trace the others.
Words that start with MATES
Words containing MATES
Think you'd have spotted MATES on a live grid? Popple is a free real-time word game — trace words through adjacent letters before the timer runs out.