Words Containing EFENSIVE
- 5 words
- All English dictionaries
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Popular Words Containing EFENSIVE
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All Words Containing EFENSIVE 5 words
10-Letter Words With EFENSIVE 1
Full 10-letter list11-Letter Words With EFENSIVE 1
Full 11-letter list13-Letter Words With EFENSIVE 1
Full 13-letter list15-Letter Words With EFENSIVE 1
Full 15-letter listHow often does EFENSIVE appear in words?
Our combined English word list has 5 words containing EFENSIVE. Most are 9 letters long, they average 19.2 points and the best is DEFENSIVENESSES (22 points).
- Total words
- 5
- Most common length
- 9 letters
- 1 words
- Average Scrabble score
- 19.2
- out of 22 max
- Longest word
- DEFENSIVENESSES
- 15 letters
- Most common ending
- S
- 60% of words
Words by length
Most common last letters
- s 60%
- e 20%
- y 20%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring word containing EFENSIVE
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1s 1i 1v 4e 1n 1e 1s 1s 1e 1s 1
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + S 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1 + N 1 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 + E 1 + S 1 = 22 points
- Double word
- 44 pts
- Triple word
- 66 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defensivenesses
Form of defensiveness
- nounexcessive sensitivity to criticism“his defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence”
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Words Containing EFENSIVE FAQ
How many words containing EFENSIVE are there?
There are 5 words containing EFENSIVE in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 1 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring word containing EFENSIVE?
DEFENSIVENESSES is worth 22 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENSIVELY (21), DEFENSIVENESS (20), DEFENSIVES (17).
What are some common words containing EFENSIVE?
Everyday examples include DEFENSIVE, DEFENSIVELY, DEFENSIVENESS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
What is the longest word containing EFENSIVE?
DEFENSIVENESSES has 15 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DEFENSIVE (9 letters) is the longest common one.