5-Letter Words With WAVE
- 5 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 5-Letter Words With WAVE
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 5-Letter Words With WAVE 5 words
How often does WAVE appear in five-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 5 five-letter words containing WAVE. They average 11.8 points and the best is WAVEY (14 points).
- Total words
- 5
- Average Scrabble score
- 11.8
- out of 14 max
- Everyday words
- 60%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 20% of words
Most common last letters
- d 20%
- e 20%
- r 20%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring five-letter word containing WAVE
w 4a 1v 4e 1y 4
W 4 + A 1 + V 4 + E 1 + Y 4 = 14 points
- Double word
- 28 pts
- Triple word
- 42 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
wavey
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
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5-Letter Words With WAVE FAQ
How many five-letter words containing WAVE are there?
There are 5 five-letter words containing WAVE in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring five-letter word containing WAVE?
WAVEY is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are WAVED (12), WAVES (11), WAVER (11).
What are some common five-letter words containing WAVE?
Everyday examples include WAVER, WAVES, WAVED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare five-letter words containing WAVE score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include WAVEY (14), AWAVE (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.