Yes, ID is a valid word.ID is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means the unconscious part of the psyche.
ID in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Words With Friends | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Two-letter words like ID are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, ID forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for ID
ID takes 11 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: AID, BID, DID, FID, GID, HID, KID, LID, MID, RID, YID
Back hooks: IDS
Anagrams and words inside ID
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of ID.
Longer words that start or end with ID
Our dictionary has 171 longer words that begin with ID and 700 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is ISOCARBOXAZID at 34 Scrabble points.
Starting with ID:
IDS, IDEA, IDEM, IDES, IDLE, IDLY, IDOL, IDYL, IDEAL, IDEAS, IDIOM, IDIOT, IDLED, IDLER, IDLES, IDOLS, IDYLL, IDYLS, IDEALS, IDEATE, IDIOCY, IDIOMS, IDIOTS, IDLERS and 147 more
Ending with ID:
AID, BID, DID, FID, GID, HID, KID, LID, MID, RID, YID, ACID, AMID, ARID, AVID, CAID, CHID, GRID, GUID, IMID, IRID, LAID, MAID, OXID and 676 more
Frequently asked questions
Is ID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ID is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does ID mean?
ID means the unconscious part of the psyche.
How many points is ID worth?
ID is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to ID?
ID takes 11 front hooks and 1 back hook. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: AID, BID, DID, FID, GID, IDS.