01 Word definition

cave

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is CAVE a word?

Yes. CAVE is a 4-letter noun. a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CAVE?

C-A-V-E

CAVE contains 4 letters, begins with C, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

2verb

  1. hollow out as if making a cave or opening

    The river was caving the banks
Synonyms
undermine
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends11points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CAVE spelled?

C1A2V3E4
Starts withCAVFirst 3 letters
Ends withAVELast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About CAVE.

How do you spell CAVE?

CAVE is spelled C-A-V-E. It contains 4 letters.