Is “Bates” a Scrabble word?
Yes
BATES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Bates
/beɪts/
verb
1.To reduce the force of something; to abate.
2.To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
3.(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
verb
1.To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
2.Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.
verb
1.To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
verb
1.To masturbate.
“I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day.”