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Is OFFENSIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OFFENSIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OFFENSIVE mean?

  1. noun

    the action of attacking an enemy

  2. adjective

    violating or tending to violate or offend against

    “violative of the principles of liberty”

  3. adjective

    for the purpose of attack rather than defense

    “offensive weapons”

  4. adjective

    causing anger or annoyance

    “offensive remarks”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

O (1) + F (4) + F (4) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 18 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for OFFENSIVE

Single letters that turn OFFENSIVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from OFFENSIVE

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