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Cleaves
c 3l 1e 1a 1v 4e 1s 1
About 1 syllable
verb · 7 letters · Common · third-person singular form of cleave
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does cleaves mean?
verb
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
“cleave the bone”
make by cutting into
“The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock”
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
“The dress clings to her body”
Definitions shown for cleave, the base form of cleaves.
Is CLEAVES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is CLEAVES worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CLEAVES
Words that end like CLEAVES
Common words that share the ending -EAVES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -EAVESCleaves: quick answers
Is CLEAVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CLEAVES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CLEAVES worth?
CLEAVES scores 12 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does cleaves mean?
cleaves is the third-person singular form of cleave, which means “separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in CLEAVES?
You can make 116 shorter words from CLEAVES, such as CALVES, CAVELS, CLAVES, CLEAVE. See the full list.