How many points is PLOSIVE worth in Scrabble?

PLOSIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLOSIVE?

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

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

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12 pts

PLOSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PLOSIVE means "pronounced with a sudden release of breath".

/ˈpləʊsɪv/

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

pronounced with a sudden release of breath

In a sentence: "It is plosive."

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

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

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

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Is PLOSIVE a Scrabble word?: PLOSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PLOSIVE mean?: pronounced with a sudden release of breath
How do you use PLOSIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is plosive."
How many points is PLOSIVE worth in Scrabble?: PLOSIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLOSIVE?: PLOSIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLOSIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLOSIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.