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Is TIMID a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TIMID mean?

  1. adjective

    showing fear and lack of confidence

  2. noun

    people who are fearful and cautious

    “whitewater rafting is not for the timid”

  3. adjective

    lacking self-confidence

    “stood in the doorway diffident and abashed”

  4. adjective

    lacking conviction or boldness or courage

    “faint heart ne'er won fair lady”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

T (1) + I (1) + M (3) + 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 TIMID

TIMID has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from TIMID

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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