CAVE
/keɪv/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of CAVE
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.
"We found a cave on the mountainside where we could take shelter."
A hole, depression, or gap in earth or rock, whether natural or man-made.
A storage cellar, especially for wine or cheese.
"This wine has been aged in our cave for thirty years."
To surrender.
"He caved under pressure."
To collapse.
"First the braces buckled, then the roof began to cave, then we ran."
To hollow out or undermine.
"The levee has been severely caved by the river current."
(public school slang) look out!; beware!
Examples of CAVE in a Sentence
- "We found a cave on the mountainside where we could take shelter."
- "This wine has been aged in our cave for thirty years."
- "He caved under pressure."
- "First the braces buckled, then the roof began to cave, then we ran."
Word Details
Is CAVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CAVE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CAVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAVE
5 words from the letters in CAVE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CAVE in Word Games
CAVE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CAVE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAVE to find 5 additional valid words.