RID
/ˈɹɪd/
3 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective
Definition of RID
To free (something) from a hindrance or annoyance.
"We're trying to rid the world of poverty."
To banish.
To kill.
Released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by of).
"I’m glad to be rid of that stupid nickname."
To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger.
(chiefly US and South Africa) To transport (someone) in a vehicle.
"The cab rode him downtown."
Examples of RID in a Sentence
- "We're trying to rid the world of poverty."
- "I’m glad to be rid of that stupid nickname."
- "The cab rode him downtown."
Word Details
Is RID a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RID is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RID are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RID
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RID
1 words from the letters in RID
2-letter words
How to Use RID in Word Games
RID is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RID is only 3 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 RID to find 1 additional valid words.