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ARCHIVE

/ˈɑɹkaɪv/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of ARCHIVE

noun

A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.

noun

The material so kept, considered as a whole (compare archives).

"His archive of Old High German texts is the most extensive in Britain."

noun

Natural deposits of material, regarded as a record of environmental changes over time.

"soil archive; peat archive"

verb

To put into an archive.

"I was planning on archiving the documents from 2001."

Examples of ARCHIVE in a Sentence

  • "His archive of Old High German texts is the most extensive in Britain."
  • "soil archive; peat archive"
  • "I was planning on archiving the documents from 2001."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is ARCHIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ARCHIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ARCHIVE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.

Letter Values for ARCHIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter archive Total
Scrabble 1134141 15
WWF 1143151 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ARCHIVE

100 words from the letters in ARCHIVE

How to Use ARCHIVE in Word Games

ARCHIVE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ARCHIVE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ARCHIVE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ARCHIVE

What does ARCHIVE mean?
ARCHIVE is a noun. A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.
Is ARCHIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ARCHIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ARCHIVE worth in Scrabble?
ARCHIVE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ARCHIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ARCHIVE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.