Is LEAVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEAVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LEAVES mean?
Leaves is a form of LEAF.
- noun
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
- noun
a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
- noun
hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
- verb
look through a book or other written material
“He thumbed through the report”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
L (1) + E (1) + A (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 LEAVES
Single letters that turn LEAVES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LEAVES
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Words you can make from LEAVES
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