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Word: DECISIVE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 C 3 I 1 S 1 I 1 V 4 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /deหˆsษชsษชve/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of DECISIVE

adjective
  1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

    "A decisive battle is fatal for one side's war chances"

  2. Marked by promptness and decision.

    "A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. -J. Foster."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "decisive" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "decisive" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DECISIVE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DECISIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DECISIVE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DECISIVE is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in DECISIVE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DECISIVE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DECISIVE:

  • # the decisive effect
  • # master of decisive
  • # playing with decisive
  • # in terms of decisive

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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Words Starting with D

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