01 Word definition

cleaves

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is CLEAVES a word?

Yes. CLEAVES is a 7-letter verb. CLEAVES is a plural or present-tense form of CLEAVE: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CLEAVES?

C-L-E-A-V-E-S

CLEAVES contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

CLEAVES is a plural or present-tense form of CLEAVE.

1verb

  1. CLEAVES is a plural or present-tense form of CLEAVE: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

    cleave the bone
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CLEAVES spelled?

C1L2E3A4V5E6S7
Starts withCLEFirst 3 letters
Ends withVESLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

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How do you spell CLEAVES?

CLEAVES is spelled C-L-E-A-V-E-S. It contains 7 letters.