135 Words Ending in CATE
The ending CATE appears in 135 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 46 entries. Average word length: 9.5 letters.
Silent E at the end of a word is one of English spelling's most famous quirks. It changes vowel sounds (mat vs. mate) and softens consonants (rag vs. rage).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in CATE: EXCOMMUNICATE (28 pts), QUADRUPLICATE (27 pts), OVERCOMMUNICATE (26 pts), QUINTUPLICATE (26 pts), OVERCOMPLICATE (25 pts). The shortest is CATE (4 letters) and the longest is ALUMINOSILICATE (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with WHITE.
Notable words: CATE — (archaic) a dainty or choice food [n].; LOCATE — to find or pinpoint [v].; BACCATE — having berries; berrylike [adj].; ABDICATE — to renounce or surrender formally, as one's power or office [v]. Browse words ending in YEW for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in CATE?
EXCOMMUNICATE scores 28 points. Runner-up: QUADRUPLICATE at 27 points. See words starting with QU for more high-value options.
How many words end in CATE?
Our dictionary has 135 words that end in CATE. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (46).
What is the shortest word that ends in CATE?
CATE at just 4 letters. It means: (archaic) a dainty or choice food [n].