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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".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to move freely back and forth or up and down

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

W4
A1
V4
E1
= 10

WAVE Scrabble FAQ

Is WAVE a Scrabble word?
WAVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
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 WAVED, WAVER, WAVES, WAVEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.