How many points is WAVES worth in Scrabble?

WAVES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WAVES?

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

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WAVES

11 pts

WAVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. WAVES is a verb form of wave. WAVE means "move the hand to and fro as a greeting or signal".

Meaning & examples

/weɪvz/

Pronunciation: /weɪvz/

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verb

To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.
Example: If you waive the right to be silent, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law.
To put aside, avoid.
To outlaw (someone).

verb

To move from side to side; to sway.
To stray, wander.

verb

To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
Example: The flag waved in the gentle breeze.
To move one’s hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure.
(metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
Example: I waved goodbye from across the room.

noun

A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
Example: The wave traveled from the center of the lake before breaking on the shore.
The ocean.
A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.

Synonyms: und, Mexican wave, rush

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WAVES is a verb form of wave. WAVE means "move the hand to and fro as a greeting or signal".

In a sentence: "They waves."

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Base words

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WAVE10 pts

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Letter Values

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WAVES Scrabble FAQ

Is WAVES a Scrabble word?: WAVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does WAVES mean?: WAVES is a verb form of wave. WAVE means "move the hand to and fro as a greeting or signal".
How do you use WAVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They waves."
How many points is WAVES worth in Scrabble?: WAVES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WAVES?: WAVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).