SHIVE
/ʃaɪv/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of SHIVE
A slice, especially of bread.
A sheave.
A beam or plank of split wood.
A splinter or fragment of the woody core of flax or hemp broken off in braking or scutching
A plant fragment remaining in scoured wool.
A piece of thread or fluff on the surface of cloth or other material.
A knife, especially a makeshift one fashioned from something not normally used as a weapon (like a plastic spoon or a toothbrush).
A particular woody by-product of processing flax or hemp.
Word Details
Is SHIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHIVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | i | 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 SHIVE
24 words from the letters in SHIVE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHIVE in Word Games
SHIVE 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, SHIVE 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 SHIVE to find 24 additional valid words.