01 Word definition

literate

8 letters · 4 vowels · 4 consonants

Is LITERATE a word?

Yes. LITERATE is a 8-letter noun. a person who can read and write Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LITERATE?

L-I-T-E-R-A-T-E

LITERATE contains 8 letters, begins with L, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a person who can read and write

2adjective

  1. able to read and write

Synonyms
literate person
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends9points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LITERATE spelled?

L1I2T3E4R5A6T7E8
Starts withLITFirst 3 letters
Ends withATELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E, T
Vowel balance4 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LITERATE.

How do you spell LITERATE?

LITERATE is spelled L-I-T-E-R-A-T-E. It contains 8 letters.