PAID
/ˈpeɪd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective
Definition of PAID
To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
"he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"
To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.
"he has paid his debt to society"
To be profitable for.
"It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."
That is not free of charge; that costs money.
"paid service"
Rich, wealthy
Examples of PAID in a Sentence
- "he paid her off the books and in kind where possible"
- "he has paid his debt to society"
- "It didn't pay him to keep the store open any more."
- "paid service"
Word Details
Is PAID a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAID is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PAID are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PAID
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | i | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAID
12 words from the letters in PAID
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PAID in Word Games
PAID is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PAID 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 PAID to find 12 additional valid words.