8-Letter Words Ending in IVE
- 108 words
- All English dictionaries
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Popular 8-Letter Words Ending in IVE
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Ending in IVE 108 words
How common is IVE at the end of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 108 eight-letter words ending in IVE. They average 13.6 points, the best is FIXATIVE (21 points) and E is the most common first letter (13.9%).
- Total words
- 108
- Average Scrabble score
- 13.6
- out of 21 max
- Everyday words
- 22%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common first letter
- E
- 13.9% of words
Most common first letters
- e 13.9%
- a 13%
- d 10.2%
Top vowel pairs
- ea2.8%
- au1.9%
- ei1.9%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word ending in IVE
f 4i 1x 8a 1t 1i 1v 4e 1
F 4 + I 1 + X 8 + A 1 + T 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1 = 21 points
- Double word
- 42 pts
- Triple word
- 63 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
fixative
- nouna compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
- nouna varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
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How many eight-letter words ending in IVE are there?
There are 108 eight-letter words ending in IVE in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word ending in IVE?
FIXATIVE is worth 21 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EJECTIVE (20), EXAPTIVE (20), EXCUSIVE (20).
What are some common eight-letter words ending in IVE?
Everyday examples include POSITIVE, RELATIVE, NEGATIVE, CREATIVE, CONCEIVE, PERCEIVE, CONTRIVE, ADDITIVE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words ending in IVE score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include EXAPTIVE (20), EXCUSIVE (20), QUIETIVE (20), EXERTIVE (18). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.