Play DELVES Strategically

38 valid words • Unscramble DELVES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DELVES

Best Short Plays
DEVS (8pt)VELD (8pt)EVES (7pt)VEES (7pt)DEES (5pt)DELE (5pt)DELS (5pt)ELDS (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DELVES (10pt)DEVELS (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 10 pts
WWF: 12 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 38 Words

6-letter 2 words Best: DELVES (10pt)

DELVES10ptDEVELS10pt

5-letter 5 words Best: DELVE (9pt)

DELVE9ptDEVEL9ptVELDS9ptELVES8ptDELES6pt

4-letter 14 words Best: DEVS (8pt)

DEVS8ptVELD8ptEVES7ptVEES7ptDEES5ptDELE5ptDELS5ptELDS5ptSEED5ptSLED5ptEELS4ptELSE4ptLEES4ptSEEL4pt

3-letter 13 words Best: DEV (7pt)

DEV7ptEVE6ptLEV6ptVEE6ptDEE4ptDEL4ptELD4ptLED4ptEEL3ptELS3ptLEE3ptSEE3ptSEL3pt

2-letter 4 words Best: DE (3pt)

DE3ptED3ptEL2ptES2pt

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About the Word DELVES

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 10 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 12 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 38

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DELVES in Scrabble?
Play DELVES directly for 10 points, or use its letters to form 38 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DELVES between Scrabble and WWF?
DELVES scores 10 pts in Scrabble and 12 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DELVES?
DEVS (8 pts) is a strong short play from DELVES.

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