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Passive

Yes, passive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does passive mean?

noun

  1. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb `The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice

adjective

  1. lacking in energy or will Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself
  2. peacefully resistant in response to injustice passive resistance
  3. expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb academics seem to favor passive sentences

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for passive

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of passive

  • pavises
  • spavies

Words you can make from passive

Unscramble PASSIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is passive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Passive 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 passive worth in Scrabble?

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

What does passive mean?

Passive means: the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb.