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Receptive

Yes, receptive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does receptive mean?

adjective

  1. open to arguments, ideas, or change receptive to reason and the logic of facts
  2. ready or willing to receive favorably receptive to the proposals
  3. of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system sensory neurons

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for receptive

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of receptive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RECEPTIVE.

Words you can make from receptive

Unscramble RECEPTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is receptive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Receptive 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 receptive worth in Scrabble?

Receptive is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does receptive mean?

Receptive means: open to arguments, ideas, or change.