PERMISSIVELY
12-letter word
PERMISSIVELY is a valid Scrabble word
Is PERMISSIVELY Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 22 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 22 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 25 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 22 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — PERMISSIVELY has 12 |
| 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 PERMISSIVELY Mean?
in a permissive manner
PERMISSIVELY Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or M or V or Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
PERMISSIVELY — Word Stats
Is PERMISSIVELY Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — PERMISSIVELY scores 22 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 22 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 22 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 25 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 22 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in PERMISSIVELY are P (3 pts), M (3 pts), V (4 pts), Y (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is PERMISSIVELY Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — PERMISSIVELY scores 25 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why PERMISSIVELY scores 25 pts in WWF vs 22 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 12+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is PERMISSIVELY a Wordle Word?
❌ No — PERMISSIVELY cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PERMISSIVELY has 12 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 PERMISSIVELY's letters: EEMIS · EIMER · ELEMI · ELMER · ELSES · ELVER
Is PERMISSIVELY Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — PERMISSIVELY 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 PERMISSIVELY:
P______________________YP__________Y Is PERMISSIVELY Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — PERMISSIVELY 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 12-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within PERMISSIVELY's letters.
Words You Can Make From PERMISSIVELY
Shorter words hidden in PERMISSIVELY's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as PERMISSIVELY:
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Frequently Asked Questions About PERMISSIVELY
Is PERMISSIVELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PERMISSIVELY is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is PERMISSIVELY in Scrabble?
PERMISSIVELY scores 22 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 25 points.
Is PERMISSIVELY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. PERMISSIVELY is a valid Words With Friends word worth 25 points.
What does PERMISSIVELY mean?
PERMISSIVELY: in a permissive manner
Can PERMISSIVELY be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PERMISSIVELY has 12 letters.
What words can you make from PERMISSIVELY's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from PERMISSIVELY's letters. Short words like EE, EL, EM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does PERMISSIVELY have any anagrams?
Yes — PERMISSIVELY's letters can also spell: IMPRESSIVELY.
Is PERMISSIVELY in the dictionary?
Yes. PERMISSIVELY appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.