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SHAVING

/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

S 1/1
H 4/3
A 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SHAVING

verb

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.

verb

To cut anything in this fashion.

"The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green."

verb

To remove hair from one's face by this means.

"I had little time to shave this morning."

noun

A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material.

noun

The action of having a shave.

Examples of SHAVING 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."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is SHAVING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHAVING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for SHAVING

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

Letter shaving Total
Scrabble 1414112 14
WWF 1315123 16

Anagrams of SHAVING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAVING

100 words from the letters in SHAVING

7-letter words

How to Use SHAVING in Word Games

SHAVING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SHAVING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHAVING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHAVING

What does SHAVING mean?
SHAVING is a verb. 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.
Is SHAVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHAVING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHAVING worth in Scrabble?
SHAVING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHAVING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHAVING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SHAVING?
The anagrams of SHAVING (words using the exact same letters) are: HAVINGS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.