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Permissive

Yes, permissive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does permissive mean?

adjective

  1. not preventive
  2. granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline direct primary legislation is largely permissive rather than prescriptive

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

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Frequently asked questions

Is permissive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Permissive 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 permissive worth in Scrabble?

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

What does permissive mean?

Permissive means: not preventive.