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Restrictiveness

Yes, restrictiveness is a valid Scrabble word. It has 15 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does restrictiveness mean?

noun

  1. a grammatical qualification that makes the meaning more specific (`red hat' has a more specific meaning than `hat')
  2. a lack of permissiveness or indulgence and a tendency to confine behavior within certain specified limits

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters15
Vowels / consonants5 / 10
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of restrictiveness

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RESTRICTIVENESS.

Words you can make from restrictiveness

Unscramble RESTRICTIVENESS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is restrictiveness a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Restrictiveness 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 restrictiveness worth in Scrabble?

Restrictiveness is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does restrictiveness mean?

Restrictiveness means: a grammatical qualification that makes the meaning more specific (`red hat' has a more specific meaning than `hat').