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WAVER

/ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

W 4/4
A 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of WAVER

noun

An act of wavering, vacillating, etc.

noun

Someone who waves, enjoys waving, etc.

"I felt encouraged by all the enthusiastic wavers in the crowd."

noun

Someone who specializes in waving (hair treatment).

verb

To sway back and forth; to totter or reel.

"Flowers wavered in the breeze."

verb

To flicker, glimmer, quiver, as a weak light.

verb

To fluctuate or vary, as commodity prices or a poorly sustained musical pitch.

Examples of WAVER in a Sentence

  • "I felt encouraged by all the enthusiastic wavers in the crowd."
  • "Flowers wavered in the breeze."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is WAVER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: WAVER uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for WAVER

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

Letter waver Total
Scrabble 41411 11
WWF 41511 12

How to Use WAVER in Word Games

WAVER is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, WAVER 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 WAVER to find 27 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WAVER

What does WAVER mean?
WAVER is a noun. An act of wavering, vacillating, etc.
Is WAVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WAVER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WAVER worth in Scrabble?
WAVER is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from WAVER?
You can make 27 words from the letters in WAVER. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.