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relieves

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Is relieves a Scrabble word?

Yes, relieves is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 11 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of relieves?

Definition

noun (English)

1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reducedExamples: "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"Synonyms: alleviation, assuagement, relief

2. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)Examples: "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"Synonyms: ease, relief

3. (law) redress awarded by a courtExamples: "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"Synonyms: relief

4. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)Examples: "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute

5. assistance in time of difficultyExamples: "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"Synonyms: ministration, relief, succor, succour

6. a pause for relaxationExamples: "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"Synonyms: relief, respite, rest, rest period

verb (English)

1. provide physical relief, as from painExamples: "This pill will relieve your headaches"Synonyms: alleviate, assuage, palliate, relieve

2. free someone temporarily from his or her obligationsSynonyms: relieve, take over

3. grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement toExamples: "She exempted me from the exam"Synonyms: exempt, free, relieveAntonyms: enforce

4. lessen the intensity of or calmExamples: "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"Synonyms: allay, ease, relieve, still

5. save from ruin, destruction, or harmSynonyms: relieve, salvage, salve, save

6. relieve oneself of troubling informationSynonyms: relieve, unbosom

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "relieves"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "relieves"?

Scrabble
11 points
R1
E1
L1
I1
E1
V4
E1
S1
Words With Friends
13 points
R1
E1
L2
I1
E1
V4
E1
S1

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