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Is SALVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SALVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SALVE mean?

  1. noun

    semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

  2. noun

    anything that remedies or heals or soothes

    “he needed a salve for his conscience”

  3. verb

    save from ruin, destruction, or harm

  4. verb

    apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + A (1) + L (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 SALVE

Single letters that turn SALVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Anagrams of SALVE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SALVE

The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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