Wave

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A moving ridge of water or a gesture of greeting with the hand.

“The surfer rode the wave to shore.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/weɪv/

Related Words

Synonyms

swellgestureripple

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

W start, A-E vowels, V in middle.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points with valuable V.

Words Related to Wave

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “wave” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

cave dave eave gave have save wage wake ware

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “wave”.

aview avowe awave navew valew waive warve wauve waved waver waves wavey weave

Longer words starting with Wave

Words that begin with “wave”.

waved waver waves wavey

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