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Offensive

Yes, offensive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does offensive mean?

noun

  1. the action of attacking an enemy

adjective

  1. violating or tending to violate or offend against violative of the principles of liberty
  2. for the purpose of attack rather than defense offensive weapons
  3. causing anger or annoyance offensive remarks

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for offensive

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of offensive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OFFENSIVE.

Words you can make from offensive

Unscramble OFFENSIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is offensive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Offensive 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 offensive worth in Scrabble?

Offensive is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does offensive mean?

Offensive means: the action of attacking an enemy.