LEAVE
/liːv/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LEAVE
verb
- To have a consequence or remnant.
- To depart; to separate from.
noun
- The action of the batsman not attempting to play at the ball.
- The arrangement of balls in play that remains after a shot is made (which determines whether the next shooter — who may be either the same player, or an opponent — has good options, or only poor ones).
noun
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Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.
"I've been given three weeks' leave by my boss."
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Permission.
"Might I beg leave to accompany you?"
verb
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To give leave to; allow; permit; let; grant.
"We were not left go to the beach after school except on a weekend."
verb
- To produce leaves or foliage.
verb
- To raise; to levy.
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About the word LEAVE
Is "LEAVE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LEAVE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LEAVE" worth?
In Scrabble, "LEAVE" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "LEAVE" mean?
To have a consequence or remnant.
Does "LEAVE" have any anagrams?
No, "LEAVE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.