PERMISSIVE
10-letter word
PERMISSIVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is PERMISSIVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 20 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — PERMISSIVE 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 PERMISSIVE Mean?
not preventive
PERMISSIVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or M or V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
PERMISSIVE — Word Stats
Is PERMISSIVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — PERMISSIVE scores 17 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 17 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 17 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 20 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 17 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in PERMISSIVE are P (3 pts), M (3 pts), V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is PERMISSIVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — PERMISSIVE scores 20 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why PERMISSIVE scores 20 pts in WWF vs 17 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 10+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is PERMISSIVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — PERMISSIVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PERMISSIVE 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 PERMISSIVE's letters: EEMIS · EIMER · EMIRS · EPRIS · ERSES · ESSIE
Is PERMISSIVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — PERMISSIVE 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 PERMISSIVE:
P__________________EP________E Is PERMISSIVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — PERMISSIVE 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 PERMISSIVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From PERMISSIVE
Shorter words hidden in PERMISSIVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within PERMISSIVE →Anagrams of PERMISSIVE
These words use the exact same letters as PERMISSIVE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About PERMISSIVE
Is PERMISSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PERMISSIVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is PERMISSIVE in Scrabble?
PERMISSIVE scores 17 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 20 points.
Is PERMISSIVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. PERMISSIVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 20 points.
What does PERMISSIVE mean?
PERMISSIVE: not preventive
Can PERMISSIVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PERMISSIVE has 10 letters.
What words can you make from PERMISSIVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from PERMISSIVE's letters. Short words like EE, EM, EP can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does PERMISSIVE have any anagrams?
Yes — PERMISSIVE's letters can also spell: IMPRESSIVE.
Is PERMISSIVE in the dictionary?
Yes. PERMISSIVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.