BETA
/ˈbiːtə/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of BETA
The second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β), preceded by alpha (Α, α) and followed by gamma, (Γ, γ). In modern Greek it represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.
Used in marking scheme: α, β, γ or α+, α, α-, β etc.
Average sensitivity of a security's price to overall securities market prices.
To preliminarily release computer software for initial testing prior to final release.
To beta-read a text.
Identifying a molecular position in an organic chemical compound.
Designates the second in an order of precedence.
Preliminary; prerelease. Refers to an incomplete version of a product released for initial testing.
Word Details
Is BETA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BETA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BETA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BETA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | t | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BETA
19 words from the letters in BETA
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BETA in Word Games
BETA is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BETA is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BETA to find 19 additional valid words.