Word: OFFENSIVE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of OFFENSIVE
- An attack.
"The Marines today launched a major offensive."
- The posture of attacking or being able to attack.
"He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption."
- Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.
"An offensive smell."
- Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
"The army's offensive capabilities. An offensive weapon."
- Having to do with play directed at scoring.
"The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "offensive" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "offensive" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OFFENSIVE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OFFENSIVE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OFFENSIVE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OFFENSIVE:
- # the offensive effect
- # master of offensive
- # playing with offensive
- # in terms of offensive
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