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POSSESSIVE

/pəˈzɛsɪv/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of POSSESSIVE

noun

(grammar) The possessive case.

noun

(grammar) A word used to indicate the possessive case.

adjective

Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.

adjective

(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.

adjective

Unwilling to yield possession of.

"He is very possessive of his car."

Examples of POSSESSIVE in a Sentence

  • "He is very possessive of his car."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is POSSESSIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for POSSESSIVE

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

Letter possessive Total
Scrabble 3111111141 15
WWF 4111111151 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSSESSIVE

100 words from the letters in POSSESSIVE

How to Use POSSESSIVE in Word Games

POSSESSIVE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About POSSESSIVE

What does POSSESSIVE mean?
POSSESSIVE is a noun. (grammar) The possessive case.
Is POSSESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POSSESSIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POSSESSIVE worth in Scrabble?
POSSESSIVE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from POSSESSIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in POSSESSIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.