Definition of solve

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • solve is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • solve is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • solve is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of solve


  • 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 solve in Merriam Webster