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Pensively
p 3e 1n 1s 1i 1v 4e 1l 1y 4
About 3 syllables
adverb · 9 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does pensively mean?
adverb
in a pensive manner
“pensively he stared at the painting”
Is PENSIVELY 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 PENSIVELY worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PENSIVELY
Best shorter words top 30 of 294
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See all 294 words made from PENSIVELY Words that end like PENSIVELY
Common words that share the ending -ELY, 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 -ELY Pensively: quick answers
Is PENSIVELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PENSIVELY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PENSIVELY worth?
PENSIVELY scores 17 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 20 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does pensively mean?
As an adverb, pensively means “in a pensive manner”.
What words can you make with the letters in PENSIVELY?
You can make 294 shorter words from PENSIVELY, such as SYLVINE, EVENLY, PENSIVE, SPLEENY. See the full list.