How many points is BIDE worth in Scrabble?

BIDE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BIDE?

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

Can you add a letter to BIDE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABIDE, BIDED, BIDER, BIDES, BIDET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BIDE

7 pts

BIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. BIDE means "stay or continue".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

stay or continue

In a sentence: "They bide."

Share BIDE

Check the Scrabble meaning of BIDE. It scores 7 points.

Front hooks

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

ABIDE8 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BIDE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

BIDE Scrabble FAQ

Is BIDE a Scrabble word?: BIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does BIDE mean?: stay or continue
How do you use BIDE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bide."
How many points is BIDE worth in Scrabble?: BIDE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BIDE?: BIDE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BIDE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABIDE, BIDED, BIDER, BIDES, BIDET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.