CAPTIVATE
/ˈkæptɪveɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
C
3/4
A
1/1
P
3/4
T
1/1
I
1/1
V
4/5
A
1/1
T
1/1
E
1/1
Definition of CAPTIVATE
verb
To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm.
verb
To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points
Is CAPTIVATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAPTIVATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts
Words With Friends — 19 pts
Tip: CAPTIVATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CAPTIVATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | p | t | i | v | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAPTIVATE
100 words from the letters in CAPTIVATE
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
cavie
10/12
USUKWWF
vatic
10/12
USUKWWF
civet
10/12
USUKWWF
evict
10/12
USUKWWF
apace
9/11
USUKWWF
epact
9/11
USUKWWF
vitae
8/9
USUKWWF
vitta
8/9
USUKWWF
aecia
7/8
USUKWWF
aceta
7/8
USUKWWF
piata
7/8
UK
pieta
7/8
USWWF
tacet
7/8
USUKWWF
tecta
7/8
USUKWWF
attic
7/8
USUKWWF
tacit
7/8
USUKWWF
attap
7/8
UK
patte
7/8
UK
tapet
7/8
UK
pitta
7/8
UK
petit
7/8
USUKWWF
petti
7/8
USUKWWF
tatie
5/5
UK
4-letter words
cave
9/11
USUKWWF
cive
9/11
UK
vice
9/11
USUKWWF
pave
9/11
USUKWWF
vape
9/11
UK
capa
8/10
UK
paca
8/10
USUKWWF
cape
8/10
USUKWWF
pace
8/10
USUKWWF
capi
8/10
UK
pica
8/10
USUKWWF
epic
8/10
USUKWWF
pice
8/10
USUKWWF
pact
8/10
USUKWWF
tava
7/8
UK
vita
7/8
USUKWWF
vite
7/8
UK
acai
6/7
acta
6/7
USUKWWF
cate
6/7
USUKWWF
tace
6/7
USUKWWF
cite
6/7
USUKWWF
etic
6/7
USUKWWF
tice
6/7
UK
atap
6/7
USUKWWF
tapa
6/7
USUKWWF
pate
6/7
USUKWWF
peat
6/7
USUKWWF
tape
6/7
USUKWWF
tepa
6/7
USUKWWF
pita
6/7
USUKWWF
piet
6/7
UK
tact
6/7
USUKWWF
tipt
6/7
UK
tate
4/4
USUKWWF
teat
4/4
USUKWWF
tait
4/4
UK
tite
4/4
UK
How to Use CAPTIVATE in Word Games
CAPTIVATE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAPTIVATE to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CAPTIVATE
What does CAPTIVATE mean?
CAPTIVATE is a verb. To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm.
Is CAPTIVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAPTIVATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAPTIVATE worth in Scrabble?
CAPTIVATE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAPTIVATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CAPTIVATE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.