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Is BRAID a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BRAID is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BRAID mean?

  1. noun

    a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

  2. verb

    make by braiding or interlacing

    “lace a tablecloth”

  3. noun

    trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains

  4. verb

    decorate with braids or ribbons

    “braid a collar”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

B (3) + R (1) + A (1) + I (1) + D (2) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BRAID

Single letters that turn BRAID into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of BRAID

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from BRAID

The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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