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Active

Yes, active is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does active mean?

noun

  1. chemical agent capable of activity
  2. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb `The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice
  3. a person who is a participating member of an organization the club issues a list of members, both the actives and the retirees

adjective

  1. tending to become more severe or wider in scope active tuberculosis
  2. engaged in or ready for military or naval operations on active duty
  3. disposed to take action or effectuate change a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for active

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of active

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ACTIVE.

Words you can make from active

Unscramble ACTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is active a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Active is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is active worth in Scrabble?

Active is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does active mean?

Active means: chemical agent capable of activity.