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Wide

Yes, wide is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does wide mean?

adjective

  1. having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other wide roads
  2. broad in scope or content across-the-board pay increases
  3. (used of eyes) fully open or extended stared with wide eyes

adverb

  1. with or by a broad space stand with legs wide apart
  2. to the fullest extent possible open your eyes wide
  3. far from the intended target the arrow went wide of the mark

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for wide

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of wide

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WIDE.

Words you can make from wide

Unscramble WIDE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is wide a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Wide is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is wide worth in Scrabble?

Wide is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does wide mean?

Wide means: having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other.