How many points is LAVE worth in Scrabble?

LAVE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAVE?

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

Can you add a letter to LAVE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLAVE, SLAVE, LAVER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LAVE

7 pts

LAVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. LAVE is a verb form of wash. WASH means "to cleanse by immersing in or applying a liquid".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LAVE is a verb form of wash. WASH means "to cleanse by immersing in or applying a liquid".

In a sentence: "They lave."

Share LAVE

Check the Scrabble meaning of LAVE. It scores 7 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WASH10 pts

Word forms

Front hooks

Add one letter before LAVE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after LAVE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

LAVER8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LAVE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 7

LAVE Scrabble FAQ

Is LAVE a Scrabble word?: LAVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does LAVE mean?: LAVE is a verb form of wash. WASH means "to cleanse by immersing in or applying a liquid".
How do you use LAVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They lave."
How many points is LAVE worth in Scrabble?: LAVE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAVE?: LAVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAVE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLAVE, SLAVE, LAVER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.