How many points is LAID worth in Scrabble?

LAID is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAID?

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

Can you add a letter to LAID?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LAID

5 pts

LAID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. LAID means "lay, to deposit as a wager. LAY means "lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position".".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

lay, to deposit as a wager. LAY means "lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position".

In a sentence: "They laid."

Share LAID

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LAY6 pts

Front hooks

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

PLAID8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 5

LAID Scrabble FAQ

Is LAID a Scrabble word?: LAID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does LAID mean?: lay, to deposit as a wager. LAY means "lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position".
How do you use LAID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They laid."
How many points is LAID worth in Scrabble?: LAID is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAID?: LAID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAID?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLAID. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.