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Fricative

Yes, fricative is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does fricative mean?

noun

  1. a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract

adjective

  1. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for fricative

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of fricative

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FRICATIVE.

Words you can make from fricative

Unscramble FRICATIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is fricative a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Fricative 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 fricative worth in Scrabble?

Fricative is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does fricative mean?

Fricative means: a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract.