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01 Word definition

captive

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is CAPTIVE a word?

Yes. CAPTIVE is a 7-letter noun. a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CAPTIVE?

C-A-P-T-I-V-E

CAPTIVE contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

2noun

  1. an animal that is confined

Synonyms
prisoner
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score14points
Words With Friends17points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CAPTIVE spelled?

C1A2P3T4I5V6E7
Starts withCAPFirst 3 letters
Ends withIVELast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with CAP →Words ending in IVE →Words made from CAPTIVE →Words with A →Words with C →Words with E →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

Can you play CAPTIVE?

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Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 17 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About CAPTIVE.

How do you spell CAPTIVE?

CAPTIVE is spelled C-A-P-T-I-V-E. It contains 7 letters.