SLAVE
/sleɪv/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SLAVE
A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control.
A drudge; one who labors or is obliged (e.g. by prior contract) to labor like a slave with limited rights, e.g. an indentured servant.
An abject person.
To work as a slaver, to enslave people.
To work hard.
"I was slaving all day over a hot stove."
To place a device under the control of another.
"to slave a hard disk"
Examples of SLAVE in a Sentence
- "I was slaving all day over a hot stove."
- "to slave a hard disk"
Word Details
Is SLAVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLAVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SLAVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SLAVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | a | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Anagrams of SLAVE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLAVE
48 words from the letters in SLAVE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SLAVE in Word Games
SLAVE 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, SLAVE 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 SLAVE to find 48 additional valid words.