BIT
/bɪt/
3-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BIT
noun
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A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
"A horse hates having a bit put in its mouth."
- A rotary cutting tool fitted to a drill, used to bore holes.
verb
- To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).
adjective
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Bitten.
"Even though he's bit, of course the zombies would still chase him."
- (only in combination) Having been bitten.
verb
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To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
"As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is."
- To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
noun
- A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0.
- The smallest unit of storage in a digital computer, consisting of a binary digit.
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About the word BIT
Is "BIT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BIT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BIT" worth?
In Scrabble, "BIT" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "BIT" mean?
A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
Does "BIT" have any anagrams?
No, "BIT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.