BUDDIES is a playable word

buddy Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
buddied, buddying, buddies
to become close friends
59 Playable Words can be made from "BUDDIES"
   2-Letter Words (9 found)
   3-Letter Words (22 found)
   5-Letter Words (5 found)
   6-Letter Words (2 found)
   7-Letter Words (1 found)