How many points is LEAVE worth in Scrabble?

LEAVE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEAVE?

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

Can you add a letter to LEAVE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEAVE, SLEAVE, LEAVED, LEAVEN, LEAVER, LEAVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LEAVE

8 pts

LEAVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LEAVE means "to go away from".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to go away from

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LEAVE. It scores 8 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before LEAVE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Related words

LEAVER9 pts

Letter Values

= 8

LEAVE Scrabble FAQ

Is LEAVE a Scrabble word?: LEAVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is LEAVE worth in Scrabble?: LEAVE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEAVE?: LEAVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEAVE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEAVE, SLEAVE, LEAVED, LEAVEN, LEAVER, LEAVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.