Lave
4 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To wash or flow gently against a surface, as water moves against a shore or bank.
“Soft waves continued to lave the smooth pebbles at the foot of the cliff.”
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Wordle
The -AVE ending is shared with cave, gave, save, and wave. A useful pattern to probe when A and E positions are unclear.
Scrabble
Worth 7 points. The V adds value. LAVED (add D) or LAVES (add S) are both easy and valid extensions.
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