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CAPTIVE

/ˈkæptɪv/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

C 3/4
A 1/1
P 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
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Definition of CAPTIVE

noun

One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.

noun

One held prisoner.

noun

One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

verb

To capture; to take captive.

adjective

Held prisoner; not free; confined.

adjective

Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.

adjective

Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.

"captive chains; captive hours"

Examples of CAPTIVE in a Sentence

  • "captive chains; captive hours"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is CAPTIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CAPTIVE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for CAPTIVE

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

Letter captive Total
Scrabble 3131141 14
WWF 4141151 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAPTIVE

80 words from the letters in CAPTIVE

6-letter words

active 11/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

cavie 10/12 USUKWWF vatic 10/12 USUKWWF civet 10/12 USUKWWF evict 10/12 USUKWWF epact 9/11 USUKWWF vitae 8/9 USUKWWF pieta 7/8 USWWF

4-letter words

cave 9/11 USUKWWF cive 9/11 UK vice 9/11 USUKWWF pave 9/11 USUKWWF vape 9/11 UK 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 vita 7/8 USUKWWF vite 7/8 UK cate 6/7 USUKWWF tace 6/7 USUKWWF cite 6/7 USUKWWF etic 6/7 USUKWWF tice 6/7 UK pate 6/7 USUKWWF peat 6/7 USUKWWF tape 6/7 USUKWWF tepa 6/7 USUKWWF pita 6/7 USUKWWF piet 6/7 UK

3-letter words

vac 8/10 USUKWWF cap 7/9 USUKWWF pac 7/9 USUKWWF cep 7/9 USUKWWF pec 7/9 USUKWWF pic 7/9 USUKWWF ave 6/7 USWWF vae 6/7 UK via 6/7 USUKWWF vie 6/7 USUKWWF tav 6/7 USUKWWF vat 6/7 USUKWWF vet 6/7 USUKWWF ace 5/6 USUKWWF ice 5/6 USUKWWF ape 5/6 USUKWWF pea 5/6 USUKWWF pia 5/6 USUKWWF pie 5/6 USUKWWF act 5/6 USUKWWF cat 5/6 USUKWWF tic 5/6 USUKWWF apt 5/6 USUKWWF pat 5/6 USUKWWF tap 5/6 USUKWWF pet 5/6 USUKWWF pit 5/6 USUKWWF tip 5/6 USUKWWF ate 3/3 USUKWWF eat 3/3 USUKWWF eta 3/3 USUKWWF tae 3/3 USUKWWF tea 3/3 USUKWWF ait 3/3 USUKWWF tai 3/3 UK tie 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

pa 4/5 USUKWWF pe 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF ae 2/2 USWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use CAPTIVE in Word Games

CAPTIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CAPTIVE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAPTIVE to find 80 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CAPTIVE

What does CAPTIVE mean?
CAPTIVE is a noun. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
Is CAPTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAPTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAPTIVE worth in Scrabble?
CAPTIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAPTIVE?
You can make 80 words from the letters in CAPTIVE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.