PLAID

/plad/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of PLAID

noun
  1. A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.
  2. A length of such material used as a piece of clothing, formerly worn in the Scottish Highlands and other parts of northern Britain and remaining as an item of ceremonial dress worn by members of Scottish pipe bands.
adjective
  1. Having a pattern or colors which resemble a Scottish tartan; checkered or marked with bars or stripes at right angles to one another.
verb
  1. To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
    "They played long and hard."
  2. To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
    "He plays on three teams"
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About the word PLAID

Is "PLAID" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PLAID" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PLAID" worth?

In Scrabble, "PLAID" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "PLAID" mean?

A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.

Does "PLAID" have any anagrams?

No, "PLAID" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.