TIDE
/taɪd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TIDE
The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.
A stream, current or flood.
(chronology, except in liturgy) Time, notably anniversary, period or season linked to an ecclesiastical feast.
To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.
To pour a tide or flood.
"The ocean tided most impressively."
To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.
To happen, occur.
Examples of TIDE in a Sentence
- "The ocean tided most impressively."
Word Details
Is TIDE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TIDE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TIDE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TIDE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | i | d | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of TIDE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TIDE
17 words from the letters in TIDE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TIDE in Word Games
TIDE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TIDE 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 TIDE to find 17 additional valid words.