ABIDE
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈbaɪd//
verb
- (transitive) To endure without yielding; to withstand."The old oak tree abides the wind endlessly."
- (transitive) To bear patiently.""I never could abide shoemakers," said an old servant,—and it ended in her marrying one."
- (transitive) To pay for; to stand the consequences of."Diſparage not the faith thou doſt not know, / Leſt to thy perill thou abide it deare."
- (intransitive, obsolete) To wait in expectation."And Abraham ſaid vnto his yong men, Abide you here with the aſſe, and I and the lad will goe yonder and worſhip, and come againe to you."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ABIDE'?
The word ABIDE is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
A1
B3
I1
D2
E1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ABIDE'?
The word ABIDE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
A1
B4
I1
D2
E1
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.