BIDE
/baɪd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb
Definition of BIDE
To bear; to endure; to tolerate.
To dwell or reside in a location; to abide.
To wait; to be in expectation; to stay; to remain.
Word Details
Is BIDE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BIDE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BIDE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BIDE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | i | d | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BIDE
13 words from the letters in BIDE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BIDE in Word Games
BIDE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BIDE 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 BIDE to find 13 additional valid words.