With WAV
18 words · highest scoring is waveoffs at 20 points
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About 8 Letter Words With WAV
There are 18 eight letter words containing WAV in our dictionary. The highest scoring is waveoffs at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words With WAV at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With WAV
- waveoffs20
- waveform19
- picowave18
- wavelike18
- heatwave17
- newwaver17
- waveband17
- wavicles16
8 Letter Words With WAV Defined
- wavebandNoun · 17 points
- a range of wavelengths falling between two given limits, used in radio transmission
- waveringAdjective · 15 points
- moving in a quivering way; flickering
- waveletsNoun · 14 points
- a small wave of water; a ripple
8 Letter Words With WAV: Questions
How many eight letter words containing WAV are there?
There are 18 eight letter words containing WAV in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing WAV?
WAVEOFFS is the highest scoring option at 20 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing WAV?
AIRWAVES, WAVEFORM, WAVERIER are among the most familiar eight letter words containing WAV. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing WAV valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.