01 Word definition

eat

3 letters · 2 vowels · 1 consonant

Is EAT a word?

Yes. EAT is a 3-letter verb. eat a meal; take a meal Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell EAT?

E-A-T

EAT contains 3 letters, begins with E, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. eat a meal; take a meal

    We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls

2verb

  1. take in food; used of animals only

    This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat
Synonyms
feed
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score3points
Words With Friends3points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is EAT spelled?

E1A2T3
Starts withEATFirst 3 letters
Ends withEATLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 1Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play EAT?

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About EAT.

How do you spell EAT?

EAT is spelled E-A-T. It contains 3 letters.