How many points is BIDES worth in Scrabble?

BIDES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BIDES?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

BIDES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BIDES is a verb form of bide. BIDE means "to wait".

/baɪdz/

Synonyms: put up with, live, stand by, await

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

BIDES is a verb form of bide. BIDE means "to wait".

In a sentence: "They bides."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BIDES. It scores 8 points.

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

Add one letter before BIDES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

= 8

Is BIDES a Scrabble word?: BIDES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BIDES mean?: BIDES is a verb form of bide. BIDE means "to wait".
How do you use BIDES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bides."
How many points is BIDES worth in Scrabble?: BIDES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BIDES?: BIDES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BIDES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABIDES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.