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Plosive

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

What does plosive mean?

noun

  1. a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it his stop consonants are too aspirated

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for plosive

Word facts

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

Anagrams of plosive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PLOSIVE.

Words you can make from plosive

Unscramble PLOSIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is plosive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Plosive 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 plosive worth in Scrabble?

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

What does plosive mean?

Plosive means: a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it.