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PERCUSSIVE

/pəˈkʌsɪv/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of PERCUSSIVE

noun

A percussive phone.

adjective

Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.

"He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action."

adjective

Produced by striking organs together, for example, smacking the lips or gnashing the teeth.

Examples of PERCUSSIVE in a Sentence

  • "He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points

Is PERCUSSIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: PERCUSSIVE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PERCUSSIVE

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

Letter percussive Total
Scrabble 3113111141 17
WWF 4114211151 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERCUSSIVE

100 words from the letters in PERCUSSIVE

How to Use PERCUSSIVE in Word Games

PERCUSSIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PERCUSSIVE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PERCUSSIVE

What does PERCUSSIVE mean?
PERCUSSIVE is a noun. A percussive phone.
Is PERCUSSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERCUSSIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PERCUSSIVE worth in Scrabble?
PERCUSSIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PERCUSSIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PERCUSSIVE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.