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Wave

Yes, wave is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does wave mean?

noun

  1. one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
  2. a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon a wave of settlers
  3. (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth

verb

  1. signal with the hands or nod She waved to her friends
  2. move or swing back and forth She waved her gun
  3. move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion The curtains undulated

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for wave

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of wave

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WAVE.

Words you can make from wave

  • ave
  • awe
  • wae
  • vaw

Unscramble WAVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is wave a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Wave is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is wave worth in Scrabble?

Wave is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does wave mean?

Wave means: one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water).