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REED

/ɹiːd/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

R 1/1
E 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of REED

noun

Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.

noun

The hollow stem of these plants.

noun

Part of the mouthpiece of certain woodwind instruments, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal which shakes very quickly to produce sound when a musician blows over it.

verb

To thatch.

verb

To mill or mint with reeding.

verb

To become extremely excited; fly into a rage.

verb

To drive into a state of excitement; fire with enthusiasm.

verb

To riddle; to sift; to separate or throw off.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
5
points

Is REED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

Tip: Short words like REED are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for REED

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

Letter reed Total
Scrabble 1112 5
WWF 1112 5

Anagrams of REED

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use REED in Word Games

REED is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: REED 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 REED to find 12 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About REED

What does REED mean?
REED is a noun. Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
Is REED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REED worth in Scrabble?
REED is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from REED?
You can make 12 words from the letters in REED. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of REED?
The anagrams of REED (words using the exact same letters) are: DEER, DERE, DREE, REDE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.