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Is ESTIMATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ESTIMATE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)”.
Quick answer
Is ESTIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ESTIMATE is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, and it has 3 anagrams: ETATISME, MEATIEST, TEATIMES.
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- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble
- 10 pts
- Words With Friends
- 11 pts
- Anagrams
- 3
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
ESTIMATE meaning and definition
ESTIMATE has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
ESTIMATE as a verb
- Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time).
- Judge to be probable.
ESTIMATE as a noun
- An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth.
- A judgment of the qualities of something or somebody.
ESTIMATE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
ESTIMATE scores 10 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 11 |
ESTIMATE on premium squares
On a double word square ESTIMATE scores 20 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 30. Putting M on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Rearranging the letters of ESTIMATE
3 words use exactly the same 8 letters as ESTIMATE. See all anagrams of ESTIMATE.
- etatisme10
- meatiest10
- teatimes10
Shorter words hiding in ESTIMATE
The letters E, S, T, I, M, A, T, E make 204 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble ESTIMATE: all 204 words.
Words like ESTIMATE
One-letter changes to ESTIMATE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in ESTIMATE
- estivate11
Add one letter to ESTIMATE
- estimated12
- estimates11
More 8-letter words starting with ES
- esthetic13
- escallop12
- escapade13
- escalade11
- espousal10
- estragon9
- estrange9
- esurient8
- esoteric10
- escalate10
- escapism14
- escapist12
- escargot11
- escarole10
- eschalot13
- eschaton13
- espalier10
- especial12
ESTIMATE word facts
ESTIMATE is an 8-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 4 vowels (E, I and A) and 4 consonants, with T and E repeated. It starts with E and ends with E. By corpus frequency, ESTIMATE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
Holding the letters E, S, T, I, M, A, T, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 8 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.
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ESTIMATE Scrabble word FAQ
Is ESTIMATE a Scrabble word?
Yes. ESTIMATE is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does ESTIMATE mean?
ESTIMATE is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)”.
How many points is ESTIMATE worth in Scrabble?
ESTIMATE is worth 10 points in Scrabble: E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 20, and on a triple word square 30.
How many points is ESTIMATE in Words With Friends?
ESTIMATE is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of ESTIMATE?
ESTIMATE has 3 anagrams: ETATISME, MEATIEST, TEATIMES. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in ESTIMATE?
You can make 204 shorter words from the letters in ESTIMATE, including SET, SEE, MEET and TIME.
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