TIMID
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is TIMID a Scrabble word?
Yes. TIMID is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
showing fear and lack of confidence
- people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
- showing fear and lack of confidence
- lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
- lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
Synonyms
cautious, faint, fainthearted, faint-hearted, diffident, shy, unsure
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
TIMID scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- I = 1
- M = 3
- I = 1
- D = 2
Letter counts: D×1, I×2, M×1, T×1
Anagrams of TIMID
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
TIMID is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with T, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "TIMID — showing fear and lack of confidence" (8 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
TIMID is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is TIMID a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
TIMID (noun): people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid". Additional senses: showing fear and lack of confidence; lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"; lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man".
In standard Scrabble scoring, TIMID totals 8 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. TIMID relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
TIMID is 5 letters long, begins with T, ends with D, and sorts to the alphagram DIIMT. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 5-letter entries, TIMID ranks by raw score (8 points). Anagram alternatives include DIMIT — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, TIMID carries 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or D are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with D to rehearse parallel sets.
TIMID is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with T, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like TIMID frequently cross shorter words; knowing that TIMID contains D, I, M, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as t???d to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside TIMID include ID, IM, MI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, I, M, D. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble timid directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat TIMID as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "TIMID — showing fear and lack of confidence" (8 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is TIMID a valid Scrabble word?
- TIMID is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is TIMID worth in Scrabble?
- TIMID is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: showing fear and lack of confidence. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does TIMID mean?
- TIMID (noun): people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid". Additional senses: showing fear and lack of confidence; lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"; lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of TIMID?
- TIMID scores 8 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does TIMID have anagrams?
- Yes. TIMID has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in TIMID?
- TIMID has 5 letters, starts with T, ends with D, and uses the alphagram DIIMT (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find TIMID?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match TIMID. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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