Waves

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Moving ridges of water or oscillating motions that transfer energy.

“The surfer rode the waves expertly.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/weɪvz/

Related Words

Synonyms

swellsripplesundulations

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains W and V, less common consonants with A and E.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; V is valuable at 4 points.

Words Related to Waves

Words one letter different

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

caves eaves haves laves naves oaves paves raves saves wades wages wakes wales wames wanes wares waved waver wavey waxes wives

Words you can make from Waves

Shorter words formed from the letters in “waves”.

aves awes save wave

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