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RESPONSIBLE

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective

R 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1
P 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1
I 1/1
B 3/4
L 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of RESPONSIBLE

noun

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

noun

An actor taking on the lesser roles in repertory theatre.

adjective

(followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.

"Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour."

adjective

(followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.

"Who is responsible for this mess?"

adjective

(followed by "to") Answerable to (a superior).

Antonyms of RESPONSIBLE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of RESPONSIBLE in a Sentence

  • "Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour."
  • "Who is responsible for this mess?"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is RESPONSIBLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: RESPONSIBLE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for RESPONSIBLE

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

Letter responsible Total
Scrabble 11131111311 15
WWF 11141211421 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RESPONSIBLE

100 words from the letters in RESPONSIBLE

How to Use RESPONSIBLE in Word Games

RESPONSIBLE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About RESPONSIBLE

What does RESPONSIBLE mean?
RESPONSIBLE is a noun. The individual who bears the responsibility for something.
Is RESPONSIBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RESPONSIBLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RESPONSIBLE worth in Scrabble?
RESPONSIBLE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from RESPONSIBLE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RESPONSIBLE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.