Definition of RIDS
To free (something) from a hindrance or annoyance.
"We're trying to rid the world of poverty."
To banish.
To kill.
Examples of RIDS in a Sentence
- "We're trying to rid the world of poverty."
Word Details
Is RIDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RIDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RIDS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RIDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RIDS
10 words from the letters in RIDS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RIDS in Word Games
RIDS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RIDS 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 RIDS to find 10 additional valid words.