BIRD

Noun4 lettersValid in our Scrabble word list
Unscramble BIRD

Quick definition

BIRD is a feathered, winged animal. Common and versatile, it's worth {gameData.scrabble.points} points in Scrabble - a solid play for clearing tiles!

Is BIRD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. BIRD is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 7 points in Scrabble, 8 in Words With Friends and 8 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.

LetterBIRDTotal
Scrabble31127
Words With Friends41128
Wordfeud41128

Definition and meaning

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 in a sentence

  • 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.

Origin

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").

Anagrams, hooks and words inside BIRD

Anagrams: DRIB

Hooks: no front hooks; back BIRDS.

Words inside BIRD: 7 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: DRIBBIDDIBRIBBIRIDID. See all words from BIRD.

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