SHAVE
/ʃeɪv/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of SHAVE
To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
To cut anything in this fashion.
"The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green."
To remove hair from one's face by this means.
"I had little time to shave this morning."
An instance of shaving.
"I instructed the barber to give me a shave."
A thin slice; a shaving.
An exorbitant discount on a note.
Examples of SHAVE in a Sentence
- "The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green."
- "I had little time to shave this morning."
- "I instructed the barber to give me a shave."
Word Details
Is SHAVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHAVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHAVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHAVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAVE
33 words from the letters in SHAVE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHAVE in Word Games
SHAVE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHAVE 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 SHAVE to find 33 additional valid words.