1verb
wash or flow against
“the waves laved the shore”
01 Word definition
lave
4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants
Is LAVE a word?
Yes. LAVE is a 4-letter verb. wash or flow against Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-A-V-EHow do you spell LAVE?
LAVE contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with E.
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2verb
cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗lapwash
02 Letter breakdown
How is LAVE spelled?
L1A2V3E4
03 Word-game status
Can you play LAVE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About LAVE.
How do you spell LAVE?
LAVE is spelled L-A-V-E. It contains 4 letters.