Adequate

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity, though not outstanding. Sufficient for a particular purpose or requirement.

“The budget was adequate to cover basic operating costs.”

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Contains three A's and three E's; -ATE ending

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Worth 11 points; Q provides excellent value despite common letters

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