Agnate
6 lettersnounrareUpdated 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.”
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Ends in the very common -ATE, starts with AGN which is rare and useful for elimination
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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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