PASSIVE
7-letter word
PASSIVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is PASSIVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — PASSIVE has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does PASSIVE Mean?
lacking in energy or will
the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb
PASSIVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
PASSIVE — Word Stats
Is PASSIVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — PASSIVE scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in PASSIVE are P (3 pts), V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is PASSIVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — PASSIVE scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why PASSIVE scores 14 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is PASSIVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — PASSIVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PASSIVE has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from PASSIVE's letters: APSES · APSIS · ASPIS · PAISE · PASES · PASIS
Is PASSIVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — PASSIVE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for PASSIVE:
P____________EP_____E Is PASSIVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — PASSIVE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within PASSIVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From PASSIVE
Shorter words hidden in PASSIVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within PASSIVE →Anagrams of PASSIVE
These words use the exact same letters as PASSIVE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About PASSIVE
Is PASSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PASSIVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is PASSIVE in Scrabble?
PASSIVE scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is PASSIVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. PASSIVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does PASSIVE mean?
PASSIVE: lacking in energy or will
Can PASSIVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PASSIVE has 7 letters.
What words can you make from PASSIVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from PASSIVE's letters. Short words like AE, AI, AP can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does PASSIVE have any anagrams?
Yes — PASSIVE's letters can also spell: PAVISES, PAVISSE, SPAVIES.
Is PASSIVE in the dictionary?
Yes. PASSIVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.