26 Words Ending in SATE
The ending SATE appears in 26 words, from 4-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 10-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 9.0 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 SATE: OVERCOMPENSATE (23 pts), MARQUESSATE (22 pts), EXTRAVASATE (21 pts), HYDROLYSATE (21 pts), MARQUISATE (21 pts). The shortest is SATE (4 letters) and the longest is OVERCOMPENSATE (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with IDO.
Notable words: SATE — to satisfy to capacity [v].; ANSATE — having a handle [adj].; BURSATE — pertaining to a bursa, any sac or saclike cavity [adj].; DECUSSATE — arranged in crossing pairs [adj, v]. Browse words ending in RAH for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in SATE?
OVERCOMPENSATE scores 23 points. Runner-up: MARQUESSATE at 22 points. See words starting with KIN for more high-value options.
How many words end in SATE?
Our dictionary has 26 words that end in SATE. They range from 4 to 14 letters, with 10-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that ends in SATE?
SATE at just 4 letters. It means: to satisfy to capacity [v].