How many points is CAVES worth in Scrabble?

CAVES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAVES?

CAVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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CAVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CAVES is a verb form of cave. CAVE means "to hollow out".

/keɪvz/

A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.
Example: We found a cave on the mountainside where we could take shelter.
A hole, depression, or gap in earth or rock, whether natural or man-made.
A storage cellar, especially for wine or cheese.
Example: This wine has been aged in our cave for thirty years.

Synonyms: earthhole

To surrender.
Example: He caved under pressure.
To collapse.
Example: First the braces buckled, then the roof began to cave, then we ran.
To hollow out or undermine.
Example: The levee has been severely caved by the river current.

Synonyms: spelunk

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CAVES is a verb form of cave. CAVE means "to hollow out".

In a sentence: "They caves."

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Is CAVES a Scrabble word?: CAVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does CAVES mean?: CAVES is a verb form of cave. CAVE means "to hollow out".
How do you use CAVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They caves."
How many points is CAVES worth in Scrabble?: CAVES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAVES?: CAVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).