Is CHAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHAVE is a valid word in UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.It is not valid in US Scrabble.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
Points
13
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
5
Letters
C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Invalid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Definition
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See the definition of ChaveHooks for CHAVE
CHAVE has no one-letter front or back hooks in UK Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from CHAVE
The 13 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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