How many points is PASSIVE worth in Scrabble?

PASSIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PASSIVE?

PASSIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PASSIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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12 pts

PASSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PASSIVE means "not playing an active part".

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

Pronunciation: /ˈpæs.ɪv/

(grammar) The passive voice of verbs.
(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

not playing an active part

In a sentence: "It is passive."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PASSIVE. It scores 12 points.

Add one letter after PASSIVE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PASSIVE, without blank tiles.

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Is PASSIVE a Scrabble word?: PASSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PASSIVE mean?: not playing an active part
How do you use PASSIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is passive."
How many points is PASSIVE worth in Scrabble?: PASSIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PASSIVE?: PASSIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PASSIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PASSIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.