Is CURVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CURVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CURVES mean?
Curves is a form of CURVE.
- noun
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
- noun
a line on a graph representing data
- verb
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
“The car cut to the left at the intersection”
- noun
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + U (1) + R (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
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.
Hooks for CURVES
CURVES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US 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 CURVES
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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