Is SWERVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SWERVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SWERVES mean?
Swerves is a form of SWERVE.
- verb
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
“The car cut to the left at the intersection”
- noun
the act of turning aside suddenly
- noun
an erratic deflection from an intended course
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 13
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 7
S (1) + W (4) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 13 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 SWERVES
SWERVES 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.
Words you can make from SWERVES
The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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