Is LIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIVE mean?
- verb
be an inhabitant of or reside in
“People lived in Africa millions of years ago”
- verb
lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
“we had to live frugally after the war”
- verb
continue to live and avoid dying
“We went without water and food for 3 days”
- verb
support oneself
“he could barely exist on such a low wage”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 7 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 LIVE
Single letters that turn LIVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LIVE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LIVE
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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