Is GAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GAVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does GAVE mean?
Gave is a form of GIVE.
- verb
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
“She gave him a black eye”
- verb
be the cause or source of
“He gave me a lot of trouble”
- verb
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
“I gave her my money”
- verb
convey or reveal information
“Give one's name”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
4
Letters
G (2) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 8 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 GAVE
Single letters that turn GAVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of GAVE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from GAVE
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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