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Is SOLVE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SOLVE mean?

  1. verb

    find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

    “did you solve the problem?”

  2. verb

    find the solution

    “solve an equation”

  3. verb

    settle, as of a debt

    “clear a debt”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + O (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 SOLVE

Single letters that turn SOLVE 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 SOLVE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SOLVE

The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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