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SELECTIVE

9 letters · 3 syllables

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E 1/1
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Definition of SELECTIVE

SELECTIVE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 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
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is SELECTIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: SELECTIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SELECTIVE

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

Letter selective Total
Scrabble 111131141 14
WWF 112141151 17

Anagrams of SELECTIVE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SELECTIVE

100 words from the letters in SELECTIVE

How to Use SELECTIVE in Word Games

SELECTIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SELECTIVE

What does SELECTIVE mean?
SELECTIVE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is SELECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SELECTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SELECTIVE worth in Scrabble?
SELECTIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SELECTIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SELECTIVE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SELECTIVE?
The anagrams of SELECTIVE (words using the exact same letters) are: CLEVEITES, ELECTIVES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.