Is “Bayonet” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
BAYONET
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Bayonet

/ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɛt/

noun
  1. 1.A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.

  2. 2.A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.

verb
  1. 1.To stab with a bayonet.

  2. 2.To compel or drive by the bayonet.