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BATTER

/ˈbætə(ɹ)/

6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
T 1
T 1
E 1
R 1

Meaning of BATTER

verb
  1. To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
    "The firemen battered down the door."
  2. To coat with batter (the food ingredient).
    "I prefer it when they batter the cod with breadcrumbs."
noun
  1. 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
    "To the dismay of his mother, the boy put his finger into the cake batter."
  2. A binge, a heavy drinking session.
    "When he went on a batter, he became very violent."
noun
  1. An incline on the outer face of a built wall.
verb
  1. To slope (of walls, buildings etc.).
noun
  1. The player attempting to hit the ball with a bat.
    "The first batter hit the ball into the corner for a double."
  2. The player attempting to hit the ball with a bat; a batsman.
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About the word BATTER

Is "BATTER" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BATTER" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BATTER" worth?

In Scrabble, "BATTER" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "BATTER" mean?

To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.

Does "BATTER" have any anagrams?

No, "BATTER" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.