GLIDES is a valid Scrabble word — 8 points
Yes. GLIDES is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept GLIDES?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 27 / 100
Our own measure of how useful GLIDES is to know. It scores 8 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 6.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for GLIDES
No single letter turns GLIDES into another word.
How GLIDES scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in GLIDES, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| g | 1 | 3 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 57,487.
What does GLIDES mean in Scrabble?
GLIDES is a form of GLIDE (its plural or a verb form).
GLIDE(verb) — To move in a smooth, continuous, and unhurried way, typically with little visible effort or friction.
Words starting with GLIDES
2 longer words begin with GLIDES.
Shorter words from the letters in GLIDES
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Common questions about GLIDES
- Is GLIDES valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts GLIDES, where it scores 10 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is GLIDES worth?
- GLIDES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to GLIDES?
- No single letter can be added to GLIDES to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of GLIDES:
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