REFLEXIVE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is REFLEXIVE a Scrabble word?
Yes. REFLEXIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 22 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
referring back to itself
- a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent
- referring back to itself
- without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive"
Synonyms
reflexive pronoun, self-referent, automatic, reflex(a)
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
REFLEXIVE scores 22 points before board multipliers.
- R = 1
- E = 1
- F = 4
- L = 1
- E = 1
- X = 8
- I = 1
- V = 4
- E = 1
Letter counts: E×3, F×1, I×1, L×1, R×1, V×1, X×1
REFLEXIVE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
REFLEXIVE is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with R, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "REFLEXIVE — referring back to itself" (22 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
REFLEXIVE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is REFLEXIVE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
REFLEXIVE (noun): a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent. Additional senses: referring back to itself; without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive".
In standard Scrabble scoring, REFLEXIVE totals 22 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. REFLEXIVE includes premium tiles (X), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
REFLEXIVE is 9 letters long, begins with R, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram EEEFILRVX. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so REFLEXIVE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, REFLEXIVE ranks by raw score (22 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, REFLEXIVE carries 4 vowels and 5 consonants. High-value letters (X) make REFLEXIVE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on R or E are common study angles; browse words starting with R and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
REFLEXIVE is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with R, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like REFLEXIVE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that REFLEXIVE contains E, F, I, L, R, V, X helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as r???????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside REFLEXIVE include EF, EX, FL — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: R, E, F, L, X, I, V. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble reflexive directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 22 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat REFLEXIVE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "REFLEXIVE — referring back to itself" (22 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is REFLEXIVE a valid Scrabble word?
- REFLEXIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 22 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is REFLEXIVE worth in Scrabble?
- REFLEXIVE is worth 22 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: referring back to itself. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does REFLEXIVE mean?
- REFLEXIVE (noun): a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent. Additional senses: referring back to itself; without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of REFLEXIVE?
- REFLEXIVE scores 22 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 9-letter words.
- Does REFLEXIVE have anagrams?
- REFLEXIVE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in REFLEXIVE?
- REFLEXIVE has 9 letters, starts with R, ends with E, and uses the alphagram EEEFILRVX (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find REFLEXIVE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 9-letter results or "contains" patterns that match REFLEXIVE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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