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PROTECTIVE

10 letters · 3 syllables

P 3/4
R 1/1
O 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of PROTECTIVE

PROTECTIVE 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 PROTECTIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for PROTECTIVE

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

Letter protective Total
Scrabble 3111131141 17
WWF 4111141151 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROTECTIVE

100 words from the letters in PROTECTIVE

How to Use PROTECTIVE in Word Games

PROTECTIVE 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 PROTECTIVE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PROTECTIVE

What does PROTECTIVE mean?
PROTECTIVE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PROTECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PROTECTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PROTECTIVE worth in Scrabble?
PROTECTIVE 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 PROTECTIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PROTECTIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.