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9-Letter Words With ESSIVE

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Popular 9-Letter Words With ESSIVE

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 9-Letter Words With ESSIVE 7 words

How often does ESSIVE appear in nine-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 7 nine-letter words containing ESSIVE. They average 14.6 points and the best is EXCESSIVE (21 points).

Total words
7
Average Scrabble score
14.6
out of 21 max
Everyday words
29%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
57.1% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 57.1%
  • s 42.9%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word containing ESSIVE

e 1x 8c 3e 1s 1s 1i 1v 4e 1

E 1 + X 8 + C 3 + E 1 + S 1 + S 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).

excessive

  1. adjectivebeyond normal limits“excessive charges”
  2. adjectiveunrestrained, especially with regard to feelings“extravagant praise”
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How many nine-letter words containing ESSIVE are there?

There are 7 nine-letter words containing ESSIVE 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 nine-letter word containing ESSIVE?

EXCESSIVE is worth 21 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are OBSESSIVE (14), RECESSIVE (14), CARESSIVE (14).

What are some common nine-letter words containing ESSIVE?

Everyday examples include EXCESSIVE, OBSESSIVE, RECESSIVE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare nine-letter words containing ESSIVE score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include ABESSIVES (14), ADESSIVES (13), INESSIVES (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.