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SCAVENGE

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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Scavenge.

How to pronounce scavenge:

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Scavenge - as a verb

Clean refuse from

Example: "Scavenge a street"

Collect discarded material

Example: "She scavenged the garbage cans for food"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
salvage

Feed on carrion or refuse

Example: "Hyenas scavenge"

Remove unwanted substances from

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clean

Example Sentences

"The vultures scavenge for food in the desert."
"After the party ends, people scavenge for leftover snacks."
"The raccoons scavenged through the garbage cans in search of food."
"He learned to scavenge for survival in the wilderness."
"Children often scavenge for seashells on the beach."
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Word Game Points

Is SCAVENGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scavenge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCAVENGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SCAVENGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scavenge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCAVENGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SCAVENGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scavenge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCAVENGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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