BITTERN
/ˈbɪtən/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of BITTERN
Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.
The liquor remaining after halite (common salt) has been harvested from saline water (brine).
The saline substance added to soy milk to coagulate it as a primary step in the production of tofu.
A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer.
Word Details
Is BITTERN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BITTERN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BITTERN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for BITTERN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | i | t | t | e | r | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BITTERN
88 words from the letters in BITTERN
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How to Use BITTERN in Word Games
BITTERN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BITTERN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BITTERN to find 88 additional valid words.