Bayonet
/ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɛt/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Bayonet
noun
- A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
- A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.
Anagrams of Bayonet
Letter Values
b3
a1
y4
o1
n1
e1
t1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Bayonet
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 "Bayonet"
Bayonet is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Bayonet" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bayonet" is a medium-scoring word.