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PERMISSIVE

10 letters · 3 syllables

P 3/4
E 1/1
R 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of PERMISSIVE

PERMISSIVE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points

Is PERMISSIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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

Letter Values for PERMISSIVE

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

Letter permissive Total
Scrabble 3113111141 17
WWF 4114111151 20

Anagrams of PERMISSIVE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 10 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERMISSIVE

100 words from the letters in PERMISSIVE

9-letter words

How to Use PERMISSIVE in Word Games

PERMISSIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PERMISSIVE

What does PERMISSIVE mean?
PERMISSIVE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PERMISSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERMISSIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PERMISSIVE worth in Scrabble?
PERMISSIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PERMISSIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PERMISSIVE. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PERMISSIVE?
The anagrams of PERMISSIVE (words using the exact same letters) are: IMPRESSIVE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.