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Ostensive

Yes, ostensive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does ostensive mean?

adjective

  1. manifestly demonstrative
  2. represented or appearing as such; pretended His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ostensive

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of ostensive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OSTENSIVE.

Words you can make from ostensive

Unscramble OSTENSIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ostensive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ostensive 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 ostensive worth in Scrabble?

Ostensive is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ostensive mean?

Ostensive means: manifestly demonstrative.