Dives

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plunges headfirst, or searches eagerly through something.

“He dives into every new project with boundless enthusiasm.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdaɪvz/

Syllables

di·ves

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Wordle

"Dives" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Words Related to Dives

Anagrams of Dives

Words that use exactly the same letters as “dives”.

vised

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “dives” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

dices dikes dimes dines dites divas dived divel diver divet divus doves fives gives hives jives lives rives vives wives

Words you can make from Dives

Shorter words formed from the letters in “dives”.

deis desi devi devs dies dive ides side

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “dives”.

advise drives videos

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