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EXPLETIVE

/ɪkˈspliːtɪv/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

E 1/1
X 8/8
P 3/4
L 1/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of EXPLETIVE

noun

A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.

"If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss."

noun

A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.

noun

A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.

adjective

Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.

adjective

Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).

Synonyms of EXPLETIVE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of EXPLETIVE in a Sentence

  • "If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
24
points

Is EXPLETIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: EXPLETIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXPLETIVE

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

Letter expletive Total
Scrabble 183111141 21
WWF 184211151 24

How to Use EXPLETIVE in Word Games

EXPLETIVE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXPLETIVE to find 83 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EXPLETIVE

What does EXPLETIVE mean?
EXPLETIVE is a noun. A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
Is EXPLETIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPLETIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPLETIVE worth in Scrabble?
EXPLETIVE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPLETIVE?
You can make 83 words from the letters in EXPLETIVE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXPLETIVE?
Synonyms of EXPLETIVE include: intensifier, oath, swear word, expletory. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.