BIAS
/ˈbaɪəs/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of BIAS
Inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection.
The diagonal line between warp and weft in a woven fabric.
A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (such as the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference.
To place bias upon; to influence.
"Our prejudices bias our views."
Inclined to one side; swelled on one side.
Cut slanting or diagonally, as cloth.
In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally.
"to cut cloth bias"
Examples of BIAS in a Sentence
- "Our prejudices bias our views."
- "to cut cloth bias"
Word Details
Is BIAS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BIAS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BIAS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BIAS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | i | a | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BIAS
16 words from the letters in BIAS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BIAS in Word Games
BIAS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BIAS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BIAS to find 16 additional valid words.