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Explosive

Yes, explosive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does explosive mean?

noun

  1. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

adjective

  1. serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst an explosive device
  2. liable to lead to sudden change or violence an explosive issue
  3. sudden and loud an explosive laugh

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for explosive

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of explosive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EXPLOSIVE.

Words you can make from explosive

Unscramble EXPLOSIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is explosive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Explosive 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 explosive worth in Scrabble?

Explosive is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does explosive mean?

Explosive means: a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck.