BYTE
/baɪt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of BYTE
A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.
(most commonly) A unit of computing storage equal to eight bits, which can represent any of 256 distinct values.
"The word “hello” fits into five bytes of ASCII code."
Examples of BYTE in a Sentence
- "The word “hello” fits into five bytes of ASCII code."
Word Details
Is BYTE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BYTE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BYTE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BYTE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | y | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BYTE
10 words from the letters in BYTE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BYTE in Word Games
BYTE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BYTE 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 BYTE to find 10 additional valid words.