BIVALVE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is BIVALVE a Scrabble word?
Yes. BIVALVE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)
- marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together
- used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)
Synonyms
pelecypod, lamellibranch, bivalved
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
BIVALVE scores 15 points before board multipliers.
- B = 3
- I = 1
- V = 4
- A = 1
- L = 1
- V = 4
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, E×1, I×1, L×1, V×2
BIVALVE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
BIVALVE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with B, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "BIVALVE — used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)" (15 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
BIVALVE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is BIVALVE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
BIVALVE (noun): marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together. Additional senses: used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.).
In standard Scrabble scoring, BIVALVE totals 15 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. BIVALVE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
BIVALVE is 7 letters long, begins with B, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ABEILVV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so BIVALVE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 7-letter entries, BIVALVE ranks by raw score (15 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, BIVALVE carries 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on B or E are common study angles; browse words starting with B and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
BIVALVE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with B, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like BIVALVE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that BIVALVE contains A, B, E, I, L, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as b?????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside BIVALVE include BI, IV, LV — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: B, I, V, A, L, E. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble bivalve directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 15 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat BIVALVE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "BIVALVE — used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)" (15 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is BIVALVE a valid Scrabble word?
- BIVALVE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 15 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is BIVALVE worth in Scrabble?
- BIVALVE is worth 15 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does BIVALVE mean?
- BIVALVE (noun): marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together. Additional senses: used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.). (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of BIVALVE?
- BIVALVE scores 15 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does BIVALVE have anagrams?
- BIVALVE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in BIVALVE?
- BIVALVE has 7 letters, starts with B, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ABEILVV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find BIVALVE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match BIVALVE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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