BIT
/bɪt/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of BIT
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.
A coin of a specified value.
"a threepenny bit"
To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).
Bitten.
"Even though he's bit, of course the zombies would still chase him."
(only in combination) Having been bitten.
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.
Examples of BIT in a Sentence
- "A horse hates having a bit put in its mouth."
- "a threepenny bit"
- "Even though he's bit, of course the zombies would still chase him."
- "As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is."
Word Details
Is BIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BIT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BIT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BIT
3 words from the letters in BIT
2-letter words
How to Use BIT in Word Games
BIT is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BIT is only 3 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 BIT to find 3 additional valid words.