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Is SALVES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SALVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SALVES mean?

Salves is a form of SALVE.

  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

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
6

S (1) + A (1) + L (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 SALVES

SALVES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of SALVES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SALVES

The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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