STAVES
/steɪvz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of STAVES
(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
(plural staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
(plural staff or staffs) The employees of a business.
"The company employed 10 new members of staff this month."
One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; especially, one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc.
One of the bars or rounds of a rack, rungs of a ladder, etc; one of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel
A metrical portion; a stanza; a staff.
To fit or furnish with staves or rundles.
(usually with 'in') To break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst.
"to stave in a cask"
Examples of STAVES in a Sentence
- "The company employed 10 new members of staff this month."
- "to stave in a cask"
Word Details
Is STAVES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STAVES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STAVES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STAVES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | v | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STAVES
63 words from the letters in STAVES
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How to Use STAVES in Word Games
STAVES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, STAVES 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 STAVES to find 63 additional valid words.