How many points is SHAVES worth in Scrabble?

SHAVES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHAVES?

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

Scrabble

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SHAVES

12 pts

SHAVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. SHAVES is a verb form of shave. SHAVE means "to sever the hair close to the roots".

Meaning & examples

/ʃeɪvz/

verb

To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
To cut anything in this fashion.
Example: The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green.
To remove hair from one's face by this means.
Example: I had little time to shave this morning.

noun

An instance of shaving.
Example: I instructed the barber to give me a shave.
A thin slice; a shaving.
An exorbitant discount on a note.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHAVES is a verb form of shave. SHAVE means "to sever the hair close to the roots".

In a sentence: "They shaves."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHAVE11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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SHAVES Scrabble FAQ

Is SHAVES a Scrabble word?: SHAVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does SHAVES mean?: SHAVES is a verb form of shave. SHAVE means "to sever the hair close to the roots".
How do you use SHAVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They shaves."
How many points is SHAVES worth in Scrabble?: SHAVES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHAVES?: SHAVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).