How many points is LIVES worth in Scrabble?

LIVES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIVES?

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

Can you add a letter to LIVES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LIVES

8 pts

LIVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LIVES is a noun form of life. LIFE means "the quality that distinguishes animals and plants from inanimate matter".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LIVES is a noun form of life. LIFE means "the quality that distinguishes animals and plants from inanimate matter".

In a sentence: "The lives is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LIVES. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LIFE7 pts

Front hooks

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

OLIVES9 pts

Back hooks

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

LIVEST9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

LIVES Scrabble FAQ

Is LIVES a Scrabble word?: LIVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does LIVES mean?: LIVES is a noun form of life. LIFE means "the quality that distinguishes animals and plants from inanimate matter".
How do you use LIVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The lives is noted."
How many points is LIVES worth in Scrabble?: LIVES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIVES?: LIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIVES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes OLIVES, LIVEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.