TIMID
5-letter word
TIMID is a valid Scrabble word
Is TIMID Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ✅ Yes | In the official answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ✅ Yes | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does TIMID Mean?
showing fear and lack of confidence
people who are fearful and cautious
TIMID Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
TIMID — Word Stats
Is TIMID Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — TIMID scores 8 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 8 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 8 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 9 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 8 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in TIMID are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is TIMID Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — TIMID scores 9 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why TIMID scores 9 pts in WWF vs 8 pts in Scrabble.
Is TIMID a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — TIMID is a valid Wordle answer.
It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is TIMID Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — TIMID is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for TIMID:
T________DT___D Is TIMID Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — TIMID is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From TIMID
Shorter words hidden in TIMID's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as TIMID:
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Frequently Asked Questions About TIMID
Is TIMID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TIMID is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is TIMID in Scrabble?
TIMID scores 8 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 9 points.
Is TIMID valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. TIMID is a valid Words With Friends word worth 9 points.
What does TIMID mean?
TIMID: showing fear and lack of confidence
Can TIMID be used in Wordle?
Yes — TIMID is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from TIMID's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from TIMID's letters. Short words like DI, DM, DT can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does TIMID have any anagrams?
Yes — TIMID's letters can also spell: DIMIT.
Is TIMID in the dictionary?
Yes. TIMID appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.