PENSIVE
/ˈpɛn.sɪv/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of PENSIVE
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
Looking thoughtful, especially from sadness.
Word Details
Is PENSIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PENSIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PENSIVE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for PENSIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | n | s | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENSIVE
96 words from the letters in PENSIVE
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How to Use PENSIVE in Word Games
PENSIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PENSIVE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PENSIVE to find 96 additional valid words.