Is “Behaves” a Scrabble word?
Yes
BEHAVES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Behaves
verb
1.To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
“You need to behave yourself, young lady.”
2.To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
“He behaves like a child whenever she's around.”
3.To conduct, manage, regulate (something).