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Is DIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DIVE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall”.

Quick answer

Is DIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DIVE is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: VIDE, VIED.

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Letters
4
Scrabble
8 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
2
Familiarity
100th percentile

DIVE meaning and definition

DIVE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

DIVE as a noun

  1. A cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall.
  2. A headlong plunge into water.

DIVE as a verb

  1. Drop steeply.
  2. Plunge into water.

DIVE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DIVE scores 8 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is V, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
I11
V45
E11
Total89

DIVE on premium squares

On a double word square DIVE scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting V on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of DIVE

2 words use exactly the same 4 letters as DIVE. See all anagrams of DIVE.

  • vide8
  • vied8

Shorter words hiding in DIVE

The letters D, I, V, E make 11 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DIVE: all 11 words.

  • die4
  • id3
  • vie6
  • de3
  • ed3
  • dei4
  • dev7
  • di3
  • div7
  • ide4
  • vid7

Words like DIVE

One-letter changes to DIVE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in DIVE

  • give8
  • live7
  • hive10
  • five10
  • dice7
  • dike9
  • dime7
  • dine5
  • dove8
  • jive14
  • rive7
  • dire5
  • wive10
  • cive9
  • diva8
  • dite5
  • divi8
  • divo8

Add one letter to DIVE

Remove one letter from DIVE

More 4-letter words starting with DI

  • dial5
  • dish8
  • diet5
  • disk9
  • dirt5
  • dice7
  • dike9
  • ding6
  • disc7
  • dime7
  • dine5
  • dick11
  • digs6
  • dill5
  • dink9
  • dire5
  • disa5
  • dibs7

DIVE word facts

DIVE is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and E) and 2 consonants. It starts with D and ends with E. By corpus frequency, DIVE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters D, I, V, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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DIVE Scrabble word FAQ

Is DIVE a Scrabble word?

Yes. DIVE is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DIVE mean?

DIVE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall”.

How many points is DIVE worth in Scrabble?

DIVE is worth 8 points in Scrabble: D (2) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.

How many points is DIVE in Words With Friends?

DIVE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of DIVE?

DIVE has 2 anagrams: VIDE, VIED. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in DIVE?

You can make 11 shorter words from the letters in DIVE, including DIE, ID, VIE and DE.

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