Dictionary
Leaven
l 1e 1a 1v 4e 1n 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 6 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does leaven mean?
Is LEAVEN 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 LEAVEN worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LEAVEN
Hooks for LEAVEN
Add one letter to the front or back of LEAVEN to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like LEAVEN
Common words that share the ending -EAVEN, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -EAVENLeaven: quick answers
Is LEAVEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LEAVEN is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is LEAVEN worth?
LEAVEN scores 9 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does leaven mean?
As a noun, leaven means “a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in LEAVEN?
You can make 58 shorter words from LEAVEN, such as ELVAN, LEAVE, NAEVE, NAVEL. See the full list.