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PENSIVE

/ˈpɛn.sɪv/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of PENSIVE

adjective

Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.

adjective

Looking thoughtful, especially from sadness.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is PENSIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 pensive Total
Scrabble 3111141 12
WWF 4121151 15

Anagrams of PENSIVE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENSIVE

96 words from the letters in PENSIVE

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About PENSIVE

What does PENSIVE mean?
PENSIVE is a adjective. Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
Is PENSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENSIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENSIVE worth in Scrabble?
PENSIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENSIVE?
You can make 96 words from the letters in PENSIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PENSIVE?
The anagrams of PENSIVE (words using the exact same letters) are: VESPINE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.