1verb
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
“Her former friends now avoid her”
01 Word definition
avoid
5 letters · 3 vowels · 2 consonants
Is AVOID a word?
Yes. AVOID is a 5-letter verb. stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-V-O-I-DHow do you spell AVOID?
AVOID contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with D.
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2verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
“Let's avoid a confrontation”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗debarforefendforfendobviatedeflectavert
02 Letter breakdown
How is AVOID spelled?
A1V2O3I4D5
03 Word-game status
Can you play AVOID?
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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About AVOID.
How do you spell AVOID?
AVOID is spelled A-V-O-I-D. It contains 5 letters.