Pilate
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The Roman procurator of Judea who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus and held office until his death around AD 36.
“Historical accounts of Pilate describe him as a pragmatic administrator caught between Jewish religious leaders and Roman imperial demands.”
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pi·late
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Six unique letters with vowels I, A, and E spread across the word, making it a useful opener to test common letters
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Worth 8 points base with no premium tiles, the -ATE ending allows hooking S or D for extensions
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