Agnate

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person related through the paternal line rather than through the mother.

“Under ancient Roman law, an agnate could inherit property even if a maternal relative was closer in affection.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ag·nate

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Synonyms

relativekinsmanancestor

Antonyms

enatecognate

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Wordle

Ends in the very common -ATE, starts with AGN which is rare and useful for elimination

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Scrabble

Scores 7 points, hooks naturally with S for AGNATES, the AGN opening is one of few valid plays in that cluster

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Words you can make from Agnate

Shorter words formed from the letters in “agnate”.

agate agena agent agnat antae etang ganta tanga agen aget anat anet anga anta ante aten etna gaea gaen gaet gane gant gata gate

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