Is KIDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KIDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KIDS mean?
Kids is a form of KID.
- noun
a young person of either sex
“she writes books for children”
- verb
tell false information to for fun
“Are you pulling my leg?”
- verb
be silly or tease one another
“After we relaxed, we just kidded around”
- noun
soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat
“kid gloves”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 4
K (5) + I (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 9 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 KIDS
Single letters that turn KIDS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of KIDS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KIDS
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
Study KIDS and related words
Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.