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Pensive

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

What does pensive mean?

adjective

  1. deeply or seriously thoughtful Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man
  2. showing pensive sadness the sensitive and wistful response of a poet to the gentler phases of beauty

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for pensive

Word facts

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

Anagrams of pensive

  • vespine

Words you can make from pensive

Unscramble PENSIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is pensive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Pensive 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 pensive worth in Scrabble?

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

What does pensive mean?

Pensive means: deeply or seriously thoughtful.