Is BATONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BATONS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BATONS mean?
Batons is a form of BATON.
- noun
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
- noun
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
- noun
a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
- noun
a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
B (3) + A (1) + T (1) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for BATONS
BATONS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from BATONS
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