How many points is QUAVER worth in Scrabble?

QUAVER is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept QUAVER?

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

Can you add a letter to QUAVER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

QUAVER

18 pts

QUAVER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. QUAVER is a verb form of quiver. QUIVER means "to shake with a slight but rapid motion".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation: /ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/

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noun

A trembling shake.
A trembling of the voice, as in speaking or singing.
An eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail.

verb

To shake in a trembling manner.
To use the voice in a trembling manner, as in speaking or singing.
To utter quaveringly.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

QUAVER is a verb form of quiver. QUIVER means "to shake with a slight but rapid motion".

In a sentence: "They quaver."

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Base words

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QUIVER18 pts

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Back hooks

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

QUAVERY22 pts

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

Letter Values

Q10

= 18

QUAVER Scrabble FAQ

Is QUAVER a Scrabble word?: QUAVER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does QUAVER mean?: QUAVER is a verb form of quiver. QUIVER means "to shake with a slight but rapid motion".
How do you use QUAVER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They quaver."
How many points is QUAVER worth in Scrabble?: QUAVER is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept QUAVER?: QUAVER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to QUAVER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes QUAVERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.