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BEADS

/biːdz/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

B 3/4
E 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
S 1/1

Definition of BEADS

noun

Prayer, later especially with a rosary.

noun

Each in a string of small balls making up the rosary or paternoster.

noun

A small, round object.

verb

To form into a bead.

"The raindrops beaded on the car's waxed finish."

verb

To apply beads to.

"She spent the morning beading the gown."

verb

To form into a bead.

"He beaded some solder for the ends of the wire."

noun

A beaded necklace.

Examples of BEADS in a Sentence

  • "The raindrops beaded on the car's waxed finish."
  • "She spent the morning beading the gown."
  • "He beaded some solder for the ends of the wire."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is BEADS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BEADS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: BEADS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BEADS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter beads Total
Scrabble 31121 8
WWF 41121 9

Anagrams of BEADS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use BEADS in Word Games

BEADS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BEADS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BEADS to find 42 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BEADS

What does BEADS mean?
BEADS is a noun. Prayer, later especially with a rosary.
Is BEADS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BEADS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BEADS worth in Scrabble?
BEADS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BEADS?
You can make 42 words from the letters in BEADS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BEADS?
The anagrams of BEADS (words using the exact same letters) are: BASED, SABED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.