Gate

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A hinged barrier used to close an opening in a fence or wall.

“Please close the garden gate behind you.”

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G-A-T-E pattern with silent E ending.

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Worth 5 points; useful for extending existing words.

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