How many points is BATTER worth in Scrabble?

BATTER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BATTER?

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

Can you add a letter to BATTER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BATTER

8 pts

BATTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BATTER means "to beat repeatedly".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbætə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation

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verb

To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
Example: The firemen battered down the door.
To coat with batter (the food ingredient).
Example: I prefer it when they batter the cod with breadcrumbs.
To defeat soundly; to thrash.
Example: Leeds United battered Charlton 7-0.

Synonyms: intoxicate, thrash

noun

A beaten mixture of flour and liquid (usually egg and milk), used for baking (e.g. pancakes, cake, or Yorkshire pudding) or to coat food (e.g. fish) prior to frying
Example: To the dismay of his mother, the boy put his finger into the cake batter.
A binge, a heavy drinking session.
Example: When he went on a batter, he became very violent.
A paste of clay or loam.

Synonyms: binge

noun

An incline on the outer face of a built wall.

verb

To slope (of walls, buildings etc.).

noun

The player attempting to hit the ball with a bat.
Example: The first batter hit the ball into the corner for a double.
The player attempting to hit the ball with a bat; a batsman.

Synonyms: batsman, batsman (rare), hitter

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to beat repeatedly

In a sentence: "They batter."

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Word forms

Related words

BATTERER10 pts

Back hooks

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BATTERY12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BATTER, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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BATTER Scrabble FAQ

Is BATTER a Scrabble word?: BATTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BATTER mean?: to beat repeatedly
How do you use BATTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They batter."
How many points is BATTER worth in Scrabble?: BATTER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BATTER?: BATTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BATTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BATTERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.