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ELECTIVE

/ɪˈlɛktɪv/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of ELECTIVE

noun

Something that is an option or that may be elected, like a course of tertiary study or a medical procedure.

adjective

Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.

adjective

Optional or discretionary; chosen, not mandatory.

"My insurance wouldn't pay for the operation because it was elective surgery."

Synonyms of ELECTIVE

Words with similar meaning

electoral

Examples of ELECTIVE in a Sentence

  • "My insurance wouldn't pay for the operation because it was elective surgery."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is ELECTIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: ELECTIVE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ELECTIVE

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

Letter elective Total
Scrabble 11131141 13
WWF 12141151 16

Anagrams of ELECTIVE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

cleveite 13/16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ELECTIVE

63 words from the letters in ELECTIVE

8-letter words

cleveite 13/16 USUKWWF

7-letter words

evictee 12/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

levite 9/11 UK

5-letter words

cleve 10/13 UK civet 10/12 USUKWWF evict 10/12 USUKWWF levee 8/10 USUKWWF lieve 8/10 USUKWWF evite 8/9 USUKWWF elect 7/9 USUKWWF telic 7/9 USUKWWF elite 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

cive 9/11 UK vice 9/11 USUKWWF elve 7/9 UK leve 7/9 UK evil 7/9 USUKWWF live 7/9 USUKWWF veil 7/9 USUKWWF vile 7/9 USUKWWF vlei 7/9 UK evet 7/8 UK vite 7/8 UK ceil 6/8 USUKWWF lice 6/8 USUKWWF cete 6/7 USUKWWF cite 6/7 USUKWWF etic 6/7 USUKWWF tice 6/7 UK celt 6/8 USUKWWF clit 6/8 UK leet 4/5 USUKWWF teel 4/5 USUKWWF tele 4/5 USUKWWF lite 4/5 USUKWWF teil 4/5 UK tile 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

eve 6/7 USUKWWF vee 6/7 USUKWWF vie 6/7 USUKWWF lev 6/8 USUKWWF vet 6/7 USUKWWF cee 5/6 USUKWWF ice 5/6 USUKWWF cel 5/7 USUKWWF tic 5/6 USUKWWF eel 3/4 USUKWWF lee 3/4 USUKWWF lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF tee 3/3 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF elt 3/4 UK let 3/4 USUKWWF tel 3/4 USWWF lit 3/4 USUKWWF til 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

el 2/3 USWWF li 2/3 USWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use ELECTIVE in Word Games

ELECTIVE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ELECTIVE to find 63 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ELECTIVE

What does ELECTIVE mean?
ELECTIVE is a noun. Something that is an option or that may be elected, like a course of tertiary study or a medical procedure.
Is ELECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ELECTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ELECTIVE worth in Scrabble?
ELECTIVE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ELECTIVE?
You can make 63 words from the letters in ELECTIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ELECTIVE?
Synonyms of ELECTIVE include: electoral. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of ELECTIVE?
The anagrams of ELECTIVE (words using the exact same letters) are: CLEVEITE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.