Is LEAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEAVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEAVE mean?
- verb
go away from a place
“At what time does your train leave?”
- verb
go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
“She left a mess when she moved out”
- verb
act or be so as to become in a specified state
“The inflation left them penniless”
- verb
leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
“leave it as is”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + E (1) + 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 LEAVE
Single letters that turn LEAVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from LEAVE
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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