b-i-r-d
BIRD is a feathered, winged animal. Common and versatile, it's worth 7 points in Scrabble - a solid play for clearing tiles!
7
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
BIRD refers to any warm-blooded vertebrate of the class Aves, characterized by feathers, wings, beaks, and typically the ability to fly. From tiny hummingbirds to mighty eagles, birds are found on every continent and in virtually every habitat on Earth.
BIRD has an unusual etymology. In Old English, the word was "brid" meaning "young bird" or "chick." The modern spelling with the R and I reversed (metathesis) became standard around the 15th century. The general word for bird in Old English was "fugol" (related to "fowl").
Eagle
Bird of prey
Parrot
Tropical talker
Owl
Night hunter
Feathers
Unique to birds
Hollow bones
Light for flight
Beaks
No teeth
•Birds are the only living direct descendants of dinosaurs!
•The word BIRD unusually changed from "brid" - one of few English words where letters switched places
•BIRD's B (3pts) and D (2pts) make it worth more than most common 4-letter words
"BIRD is my go-to word for clearing B and D tiles - simple but effective!"
"I love extending BIRD to BIRDS or BIRDIE - both give great scores."
In context: "The early bird catches the worm."
Word game tip: "BIRD works great for parallel plays - BI, IR, and RD are all valid 2-letter words!"
Similar length and difficulty words
Total base points: 7 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 1 | Consonants: 3
BIRD efficiently clears both B and D tiles while being universally recognized. Perfect for maintaining rack balance.
Parallel Play Master
BIRD creates valid 2-letter words: BI, IR, RD. Perfect for high-scoring parallel plays!
Extension Friendly
BIRD → BIRDS (plural), BIRDIE (golf term), BIRDED, BIRDING. Multiple paths to longer words.
Compound Potential
Look for BIRDMAN, BIRDBATH, SONGBIRD, BLUEBIRD - all valid in extended dictionaries.
BIRD has one valid anagram in Scrabble:
DRIB
A small amount, a drop
7 points
Shorter words from BIRD letters:
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