WANE
/weɪn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WANE
A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.
The lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth.
The end of a period.
To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
A child.
A house or dwelling.
Word Details
Is WANE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WANE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WANE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WANE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WANE
19 words from the letters in WANE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use WANE in Word Games
WANE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WANE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WANE to find 19 additional valid words.