01 Word definition

lava

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is LAVA a word?

Yes. LAVA is a 4-letter noun. rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanoes; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LAVA?

L-A-V-A

LAVA contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with A.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanoes; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends9points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LAVA spelled?

L1A2V3A4
Starts withLAVFirst 3 letters
Ends withAVALast 3 letters
Unique letters3Repeats A
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About LAVA.

How do you spell LAVA?

LAVA is spelled L-A-V-A. It contains 4 letters.