How many points is BID worth in Scrabble?

BID is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BID?

BID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BID?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BIDE, BIDI. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BID

6 pts

BID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. BID means "to make an offer of a price".

Meaning & examples

/bɪd/

Pronunciation: /bɪd/

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verb

To issue a command; to tell.
Example: He bade me come in.
To invite; to summon.
Example: She was bidden to the wedding.
To utter a greeting or salutation.

verb

To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
Example: Have you ever bid in an auction?
To offer as a price.
Example: She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.
To make an attempt.
Example: He was bidding for the chance to coach his team to victory once again.

verb

To issue a command; to tell.
Example: He bade me come in.
To invite; to summon.
Example: She was bidden to the wedding.
To utter a greeting or salutation.

noun

An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.
Example: His bid was $35,000.
(ultimate frisbee) A (failed) attempt to receive or intercept a pass.
Example: Nice bid!
An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).
Example: He put in his bid for office.

verb

To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
Example: Have you ever bid in an auction?
To offer as a price.
Example: She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.
To make an attempt.
Example: He was bidding for the chance to coach his team to victory once again.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to make an offer of a price

In a sentence: "They bid."

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Add one letter after BID. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BID, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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BID Scrabble FAQ

Is BID a Scrabble word?: BID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does BID mean?: to make an offer of a price
How do you use BID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bid."
How many points is BID worth in Scrabble?: BID is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BID?: BID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BID?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BIDE, BIDI. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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