Definition of solves

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • solves is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • solves is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • solves is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of solves


  • find the solution (verb)

    Examples

    1. solve an equation
    2. solve for x

    Synonyms

    1. resolve
  • settle, as of a debt (verb)

    Examples

    1. solve an old debt

    Synonyms

    1. clear
  • find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of (verb)

    Examples

    1. did you solve the problem?

    Synonyms

    1. figure out
    2. lick
    3. puzzle out
    4. work
    5. work out

See definition of solves in Merriam Webster