Platoon
/pləˈtuːn/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Platoon
noun
verb
- To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
"Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon."
- Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.
Anagrams of Platoon
Letter Values
p3
l1
a1
t1
o1
o1
n1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Platoon
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 "Platoon"
Platoon is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Platoon" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "platoon" is a low-scoring word.