Equates
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present of equate, meaning considers or describes things as similar, equal, or analogous.
“He equates intelligence with academic achievement, which is an oversimplification.”
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Contains QU and ends in ATES, the QU opener quickly eliminates most other words
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Q scores 10, EQUATES at seven letters is a strong opening play landing Q on a double or triple
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