STAVE

/steɪv/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

S 1
T 1
A 1
V 4
E 1

Meaning of STAVE

noun
  1. One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; especially, one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc.
  2. One of the bars or rounds of a rack, rungs of a ladder, etc; one of the cylindrical bars of a lantern wheel
verb
  1. To fit or furnish with staves or rundles.
  2. (usually with 'in') To break in the staves of; to break a hole in; to burst.
    "to stave in a cask"
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Anagrams of STAVE

vesta8

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About the word STAVE

Is "STAVE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "STAVE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "STAVE" worth?

In Scrabble, "STAVE" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "STAVE" mean?

One of a number of narrow strips of wood, or narrow iron plates, placed edge to edge to form the sides, covering, or lining of a vessel or structure; especially, one of the strips which form the sides of a cask, a pail, etc.

What are the anagrams of "STAVE"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as STAVE: VESTA.