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BEHAVES

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

B 3/4
E 1/1
H 4/3
A 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of BEHAVES

verb

To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.

"You need to behave yourself, young lady."

verb

To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.

"He behaves like a child whenever she's around."

verb

To conduct, manage, regulate (something).

Examples of BEHAVES in a Sentence

  • "You need to behave yourself, young lady."
  • "He behaves like a child whenever she's around."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is BEHAVES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BEHAVES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BEHAVES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.

Letter Values for BEHAVES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter behaves Total
Scrabble 3141411 15
WWF 4131511 16

How to Use BEHAVES in Word Games

BEHAVES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BEHAVES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BEHAVES to find 65 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BEHAVES

What does BEHAVES mean?
BEHAVES is a verb. To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
Is BEHAVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BEHAVES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BEHAVES worth in Scrabble?
BEHAVES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BEHAVES?
You can make 65 words from the letters in BEHAVES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.