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Fixatives
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About 3 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Less common · plural of fixative
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does fixatives mean?
noun
a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
Definitions shown for fixative, the base form of fixatives.
Is FIXATIVES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is FIXATIVES worth?
Scrabble
22 ptsWords With Friends
23 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
24 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in FIXATIVES
Best shorter words top 30 of 184
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See all 184 words made from FIXATIVES Words that end like FIXATIVES
Common words that share the ending -IVES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -IVES Fixatives: quick answers
Is FIXATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FIXATIVES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 22 points before board bonuses.
How many points is FIXATIVES worth?
FIXATIVES scores 22 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 24 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does fixatives mean?
fixatives is the plural of fixative, which means “a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in FIXATIVES?
You can make 184 shorter words from FIXATIVES, such as FIXATIVE, FIXIVE, FIXATES, FIXATE. See the full list.