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Is RIDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RIDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RIDER mean?

  1. noun

    a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

  2. noun

    a clause that is appended to a legislative bill

  3. noun

    a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle)

  4. noun

    a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

R (1) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 6 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 RIDER

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

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Anagrams of RIDER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RIDER

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