Waves

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Moving ridges of water or oscillating motions that transfer energy.

“The surfer rode the waves expertly.”

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

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Worth 11 points; V is valuable at 4 points.

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