How many points is BATED worth in Scrabble?

BATED is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BATED?

BATED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABATED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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8 pts

BATED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BATED is a verb form of bate. BATE means "to reduce the force of".

/ˈbeɪtɪd/

To masturbate.
Example: I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

BATED is a verb form of bate. BATE means "to reduce the force of".

In a sentence: "They bated."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BATED. It scores 8 points.

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Is BATED a Scrabble word?: BATED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BATED mean?: BATED is a verb form of bate. BATE means "to reduce the force of".
How do you use BATED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bated."
How many points is BATED worth in Scrabble?: BATED is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BATED?: BATED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BATED?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABATED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.