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WIVES

11 pts

WIVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. WIVES means "wife, a woman married to a man".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

wife, a woman married to a man

In a sentence: "The wives is noted."

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Letter Values

W4
I1
V4
E1
S1
= 11

WIVES Scrabble FAQ

Is WIVES a Scrabble word?
WIVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does WIVES mean?
wife, a woman married to a man
How do you use WIVES in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The wives is noted."
How many points is WIVES worth in Scrabble?
WIVES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WIVES?
WIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WIVES?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.