ERUV
/ˈeɪ.ɹʊv/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ERUV
(most commonly) An eruv chatzerot; ritual aggregation of properties that allows Jews observing traditional Shabbat rules to carry burdens across property lines.
"Sam is sad that people don't visit him at home on Shabbos because he lives outside the eruv."
One of the other types of eruv; an eruv tavshilin or eruv techumin.
Examples of ERUV in a Sentence
- "Sam is sad that people don't visit him at home on Shabbos because he lives outside the eruv."
Word Details
Is ERUV a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ERUV is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ERUV are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ERUV
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | r | u | v | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ERUV
6 words from the letters in ERUV
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ERUV in Word Games
ERUV is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ERUV 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 ERUV to find 6 additional valid words.