Is RAVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RAVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RAVES mean?
Raves is a form of RAVE.
- noun
a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played
“raves are very popular in Berlin”
- noun
an extravagantly enthusiastic review
“he gave it a rave”
- verb
participate in an all-night techno dance party
- verb
talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
R (1) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (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 RAVES
Single letters that turn RAVES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of RAVES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from RAVES
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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