Is NITRATES a valid word?
✓ Yes — NITRATES is playable
NITRATES is a 8-letter word in the ENABLE dictionary, the 172,727-word list Popple validates against. In Popple it counts as a common word.
What NITRATES scores in Popple
| Grid | Minimum length | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 3 letters | 22 points |
| 5x5 | 4 letters | 16 points |
| 6x6 | 5 letters | 17 points |
Points = floor(base × grid multiplier × rarity multiplier) + minimum-length bonus. Full scoring guide
Anagrams of NITRATES (3)
Same letters, different words. If you can trace one on the grid, you can usually trace the others.
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