Spates
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of spat, referring to minor quarrels or petty disputes, or plural of spate meaning sudden large outbursts or rushes of something.
“There were several spates of heavy rain throughout the afternoon.”
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Wordle
Starts with SP, ends in -ATES like DATES and FATES, contains ATE in the central position
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Worth 8 points, the P adds 3, a flexible word extending SPAT or SPATE with good hook options
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