Baton
/ˈbætɒn/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Baton
noun
- A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes
"the baton of a field marshal"
- The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
- An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
- A short stout club used primarily by policemen; a truncheon (UK).
- An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).
Anagrams of Baton
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
b3
a1
t1
o1
n1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Baton
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 "Baton"
Baton is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Baton" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "baton" is a low-scoring word.