ABATIS
/ˈæb.əˌtiː/
6 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ABATIS
A means of defense formed by felled trees, or sometimes by bent trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy, and more recently fortified with barbed wire.
In the middle ages, an officer of the stables who had the care of measuring out the provender; an avenor.
In fortification, a barricade made of felled trees denuded of their smaller branches, with the butt-ends of the trunks embedded in the earth or secured by pickets, and the sharpened ends of the branches directed upward and outward toward an advancing enemy, for the purpose of obstructing his progress. In field-fortifications the abatis is usually constructed in front of the ditch. See fortification.
Word Details
Is ABATIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABATIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ABATIS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ABATIS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | a | t | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABATIS
55 words from the letters in ABATIS
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How to Use ABATIS in Word Games
ABATIS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, ABATIS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABATIS to find 55 additional valid words.