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DISTINCTIVE

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of DISTINCTIVE

noun

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

noun

(Hebrew grammar) A distinctive accent.

noun

A distinctive belief, tenet, or dogma of a denomination or sect.

adjective

Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.

"a product in distinctive packaging"

adjective

Discriminating, discerning, having the ability to distinguish between things.

adjective

Characteristic, typical.

"his distinctive bass voice"

Examples of DISTINCTIVE in a Sentence

  • "a product in distinctive packaging"
  • "his distinctive bass voice"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points

Is DISTINCTIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: DISTINCTIVE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DISTINCTIVE

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

Letter distinctive Total
Scrabble 21111131141 17
WWF 21111241151 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISTINCTIVE

100 words from the letters in DISTINCTIVE

How to Use DISTINCTIVE in Word Games

DISTINCTIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DISTINCTIVE

What does DISTINCTIVE mean?
DISTINCTIVE is a noun. A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.
Is DISTINCTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISTINCTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISTINCTIVE worth in Scrabble?
DISTINCTIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISTINCTIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISTINCTIVE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.