1verb
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
“We are dispensing with formalities”
01 Word definition
waive
5 letters · 3 vowels · 2 consonants
Is WAIVE a word?
Yes. WAIVE is a 5-letter verb. do without or cease to hold or adhere to Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
W-A-I-V-EHow do you spell WAIVE?
WAIVE contains 5 letters, begins with W, and ends with E.
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2verb
lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
“you've forfeited your right to name your successor”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗relinquishforgoforegoforesweardispense withforfeitgive upthrow overboard
02 Letter breakdown
How is WAIVE spelled?
W1A2I3V4E5
03 Word-game status
Can you play WAIVE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About WAIVE.
How do you spell WAIVE?
WAIVE is spelled W-A-I-V-E. It contains 5 letters.