Batten
/ˈbætən/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Batten
verb
- To become better; improve in condition, especially by feeding.
- To feed (on); to revel (in).
- To thrive by feeding; grow fat; feed oneself gluttonously.
- To thrive, prosper, or live in luxury, especially at the expense of others; fare sumptuously.
"Robber barons who battened on the poor"
- To gratify a morbid appetite or craving; gloat.
Anagrams of Batten
No exact anagrams found for "batten". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
a1
t1
t1
e1
n1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Batten
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 "Batten"
Batten is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Batten" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "batten" is a low-scoring word.