Bated

/ˈbeɪtɪd/

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters

Definition of Bated

verb

To reduce the force of something; to abate.
To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
To leave out, except, bar.
To waste away.

verb

To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.

verb

To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.

verb

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

adjective

Reduced; lowered; restrained

Anagrams of Bated

No exact anagrams found for "bated". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "bated" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Letter Values

b3

a1

t1

e1

d2

Total: 8 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Bated

aahed abandoned abased abashed abated abbreviated abdicated abduced abducted abed aberrated abetted

Related 5-Letter Words

baaed baals babas babel babes babka baboo babul babus bacca backs bacon baddy badge badly

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Bated"

Bated is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Bated" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bated" is a low-scoring word.