Agnates

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of agnate: persons related through the male line of descent from a common ancestor.

“Under the ancient inheritance rules, only agnates could lay claim to the family estate.”

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Synonyms

kinsmenpatrilineal relatives

Antonyms

enatescognates

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Wordle

Starts AGN, ends with the common -ATES suffix, three vowels A, A, E

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The -ATES ending is versatile for hooking, seven letters earns a bonus if placed well

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agates agents agnate satang agast agate agena agent agnat agnes angas angst ansae antae antas antes etang etnas gansa ganta gasan gates geast gents

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