DEPRESSIVE
10-letter word
DEPRESSIVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is DEPRESSIVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DEPRESSIVE has 10 |
| 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 DEPRESSIVE Mean?
someone suffering psychological depression
DEPRESSIVE 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.
DEPRESSIVE — Word Stats
Is DEPRESSIVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DEPRESSIVE scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DEPRESSIVE are P (3 pts), V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DEPRESSIVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DEPRESSIVE scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DEPRESSIVE scores 18 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 10+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DEPRESSIVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DEPRESSIVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEPRESSIVE has 10 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 DEPRESSIVE's letters: DEEPS · DEERS · DEESS · DERIV · DERVE · DIVER
Is DEPRESSIVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DEPRESSIVE 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 DEPRESSIVE:
D__________________ED________E Is DEPRESSIVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DEPRESSIVE 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 10-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DEPRESSIVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From DEPRESSIVE
Shorter words hidden in DEPRESSIVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DEPRESSIVE →Anagrams of DEPRESSIVE
No perfect anagrams exist for DEPRESSIVE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEPRESSIVE
Is DEPRESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEPRESSIVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DEPRESSIVE in Scrabble?
DEPRESSIVE scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is DEPRESSIVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DEPRESSIVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does DEPRESSIVE mean?
DEPRESSIVE: someone suffering psychological depression
Can DEPRESSIVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEPRESSIVE has 10 letters.
What words can you make from DEPRESSIVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DEPRESSIVE's letters. Short words like DE, DI, DP can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DEPRESSIVE have any anagrams?
No. DEPRESSIVE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DEPRESSIVE in the dictionary?
Yes. DEPRESSIVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.