Beat
Yes, beat is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
What does beat mean?
noun
- a regular route for a sentry or policeman
in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name
- the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
he could feel the beat of her heart
- the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
the piece has a fast rhythm
verb
- come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
- give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
Thugs beat him up when he walked down the street late at night
- hit repeatedly
beat on the door
adjective
- very tired
was all in at the end of the day
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for beat
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of beat
Words you can make from beat
Frequently asked questions
Is beat a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Beat is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is beat worth in Scrabble?
Beat is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does beat mean?
Beat means: a regular route for a sentry or policeman.