How many points is IDES worth in Scrabble?

IDES is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept IDES?

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

Can you add a letter to IDES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AIDES, BIDES, HIDES, NIDES, RIDES, SIDES, TIDES, WIDES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

IDES

5 pts

IDES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. IDES means "a certain day in the ancient Roman calendar".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a certain day in the ancient Roman calendar

In a sentence: "The ides is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of IDES. It scores 5 points.

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 5

IDES Scrabble FAQ

Is IDES a Scrabble word?: IDES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does IDES mean?: a certain day in the ancient Roman calendar
How do you use IDES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ides is noted."
How many points is IDES worth in Scrabble?: IDES is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept IDES?: IDES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to IDES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AIDES, BIDES, HIDES, NIDES, RIDES, SIDES, TIDES, WIDES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.