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INVENTIVE

/ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

I 1/1
N 1/2
V 4/5
E 1/1
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T 1/1
I 1/1
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E 1/1

Definition of INVENTIVE

adjective

Of, or relating to invention; pertaining to the act of devising new mechanisms or processes.

"an inventive pursuit"

adjective

Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.

"an inventive fellow"

adjective

Purposefully fictive

"an inventive story"

Examples of INVENTIVE in a Sentence

  • "an inventive pursuit"
  • "an inventive fellow"
  • "an inventive story"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is INVENTIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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

Letter Values for INVENTIVE

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

Letter inventive Total
Scrabble 114111141 15
WWF 125121151 19

How to Use INVENTIVE in Word Games

INVENTIVE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INVENTIVE to find 57 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INVENTIVE

What does INVENTIVE mean?
INVENTIVE is a adjective. Of, or relating to invention; pertaining to the act of devising new mechanisms or processes.
Is INVENTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INVENTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INVENTIVE worth in Scrabble?
INVENTIVE is worth 15 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 INVENTIVE?
You can make 57 words from the letters in INVENTIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.