WAVE

/weɪv/

4-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

W 4

A 1

V 4

E 1

Meaning of WAVE

verb

To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
"The flag waved in the gentle breeze."
To move one’s hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure.

noun

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

verb

To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.
"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.

verb

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

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About the word WAVE

Is "WAVE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "WAVE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "WAVE" worth?

In Scrabble, "WAVE" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "WAVE" mean?

To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.

Does "WAVE" have any anagrams?

No, "WAVE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.