Dictionary
Plosive
p 3l 1o 1s 1i 1v 4e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does plosive mean?
Is PLOSIVE 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 PLOSIVE worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PLOSIVE
Hooks for PLOSIVE
Add one letter to the front or back of PLOSIVE to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like PLOSIVE
Common words that share the ending -OSIVE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OSIVEPlosive: quick answers
Is PLOSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PLOSIVE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PLOSIVE worth?
PLOSIVE scores 12 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does plosive mean?
As a noun, plosive means “a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it”.
What words can you make with the letters in PLOSIVE?
You can make 143 shorter words from PLOSIVE, such as PELVIS, OLIVES, SOLIVE, SPIV. See the full list.