SALVE
/sælv/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of SALVE
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
Any remedy or action that soothes or heals.
To calm or assuage.
To heal by applications or medicaments; to apply salve to; to anoint.
To heal; to remedy; to cure; to make good.
To save (the appearances or the phenomena); to explain (a celestial phenomenon); to account for (the apparent motions of the celestial bodies).
To resolve (a difficulty); to refute (an objection); to harmonize (an apparent contradiction).
To explain away; to mitigate; to excuse.
Word Details
Is SALVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SALVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SALVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SALVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | l | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Anagrams of SALVE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SALVE
48 words from the letters in SALVE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SALVE in Word Games
SALVE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SALVE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SALVE to find 48 additional valid words.