IDLE

/ˈaɪd(ə)l/

4-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points

I 1

D 2

L 1

E 1

Meaning of IDLE

noun

An idle animation.
An idle game.

verb

To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.

adjective

Empty, vacant.
Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
"My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes."

Anagrams of IDLE

deil5

deli5

diel5

lied5

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About the word IDLE

Is "IDLE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "IDLE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "IDLE" worth?

In Scrabble, "IDLE" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.

What does "IDLE" mean?

An idle animation.

What are the anagrams of "IDLE"?

4 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as IDLE: DEIL, DELI, DIEL, LIED.