How many points is WAVE worth in Scrabble?

WAVE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WAVE?

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

Can you add a letter to WAVE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WAVE

10 pts

WAVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. WAVE means "to move freely back and forth or up and down".

Meaning & examples

/weɪv/

Pronunciation: /weɪv/

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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

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.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to move freely back and forth or up and down

In a sentence: "They wave."

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

Letter Values

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WAVE Scrabble FAQ

Is WAVE a Scrabble word?: WAVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does WAVE mean?: to move freely back and forth or up and down
How do you use WAVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They wave."
How many points is WAVE worth in Scrabble?: WAVE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WAVE?: WAVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WAVE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WAVER, WAVEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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