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Is RESOLVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, RESOLVE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “bring to an end; settle conclusively”.

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Is RESOLVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. RESOLVE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

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Letters
7
Scrabble
10 pts
Words With Friends
12 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

RESOLVE meaning and definition

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

RESOLVE as a verb

  1. Bring to an end; settle conclusively.
  2. Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation.
  3. Reach a decision.

RESOLVE as a noun

  1. The trait of being resolute.

RESOLVE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

RESOLVE scores 10 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is V, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
R11
E11
S11
O11
L12
V45
E11
Total1012

RESOLVE on premium squares

On a double word square RESOLVE scores 20 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 30. 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. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.

Anagrams of RESOLVE

No other word uses exactly the letters in RESOLVE.

Shorter words hiding in RESOLVE

The letters R, E, S, O, L, V, E make 128 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble RESOLVE: all 128 words.

Words like RESOLVE

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

Change one letter in RESOLVE

  • revolve13

Add one letter to RESOLVE

  • resolved12
  • presolve13
  • resolver11
  • resolves11

Remove one letter from RESOLVE

  • resole6

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RESOLVE word facts

RESOLVE is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 3 vowels (E and O) and 4 consonants, with E repeated. It starts with R and ends with E. By corpus frequency, RESOLVE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters R, E, S, O, L, 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 7 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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RESOLVE Scrabble word FAQ

Is RESOLVE a Scrabble word?

Yes. RESOLVE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does RESOLVE mean?

RESOLVE is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “bring to an end; settle conclusively”.

How many points is RESOLVE worth in Scrabble?

RESOLVE is worth 10 points in Scrabble: R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + O (1) + L (1) + V (4) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 20, and on a triple word square 30.

How many points is RESOLVE in Words With Friends?

RESOLVE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does RESOLVE have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in RESOLVE, but 128 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in RESOLVE?

You can make 128 shorter words from the letters in RESOLVE, including SEE, LOVE, SERVE and OVER.

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