What does PAT mean?

Pronunciation
/pæt/
Letters
3
Scrabble score
5
Words With Friends score
6
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
  2. hit lightly“pat him on the shoulder”

noun

  1. the sound made by a gentle blow
  2. a light touch or stroke

adjective

  1. having only superficial plausibility“glib promises”
  2. exactly suited to the occasion“a pat reply”

adverb

  1. completely or perfectly“he has the lesson pat”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

pats6pated8pates7patted9patting10

Anagrams of PAT

Words inside PAT

3 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

at2 pa4 ta2

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Questions

Is PAT a valid word in word games?

PAT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is PAT worth?

PAT is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from PAT?

3 other words, including AT, PA and TA.