Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is ENATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ENATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ENATE mean?

  1. noun

    one related on the mother's side

  2. adjective

    related on the mother's side

    “my maternal grandmother”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

E (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 5 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ENATE

Single letters that turn ENATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Anagrams of ENATE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ENATE

The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study ENATE and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.