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Is DIVES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIVES mean?

Dives is a form of DIVE.

  1. noun

    a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

  2. verb

    drop steeply

    “the stock market plunged”

  3. noun

    a headlong plunge into water

  4. verb

    plunge into water

    “I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5

D (2) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 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 DIVES

Single letters that turn DIVES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of DIVES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DIVES

The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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