TRANSMISSIBLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is TRANSMISSIBLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. TRANSMISSIBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 17 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: adjective
(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
- (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
- inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent; "ancestral home"; "ancestral lore"; "hereditary monarchy"; "patrimonial estate"; "transmissible tradition"
- occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits"; "genetically transmitted features"
Synonyms
catching, communicable, contagious, contractable, transmittable, ancestral, hereditary, patrimonial, familial, genetic, inherited, transmitted
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
TRANSMISSIBLE scores 17 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- R = 1
- A = 1
- N = 1
- S = 1
- M = 3
- I = 1
- S = 1
- S = 1
- I = 1
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, E×1, I×2, L×1, M×1, N×1, R×1, S×3, T×1
Letter breakdown
TRANSMISSIBLE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
TRANSMISSIBLE is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with T, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "TRANSMISSIBLE — (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection" (17 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
TRANSMISSIBLE 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 TRANSMISSIBLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
TRANSMISSIBLE (adjective): (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection. Additional senses: inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent; "ancestral home"; "ancestral lore"; "hereditary monarchy"; "patrimonial estate"; "transmissible tradition"; occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits"; "genetically transmitted features".
In standard Scrabble scoring, TRANSMISSIBLE totals 17 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. TRANSMISSIBLE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
TRANSMISSIBLE is 13 letters long, begins with T, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ABEIILMNRSSST. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so TRANSMISSIBLE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 9 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 13-letter entries, TRANSMISSIBLE ranks by raw score (17 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include UNQUIZZICALLY, QUIZZICALNESS, BENZDIOXAZINE, QUINQUEJUGOUS; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, TRANSMISSIBLE carries 4 vowels and 9 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or E are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
TRANSMISSIBLE is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with T, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 13-letter entries like TRANSMISSIBLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that TRANSMISSIBLE contains A, B, E, I, L, M, N, R, S, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as t???????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside TRANSMISSIBLE include BL, IB, MI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, R, A, N, S, M, I, B, L, E. 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 transmissible directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 17 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 TRANSMISSIBLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "TRANSMISSIBLE — (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection" (17 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 TRANSMISSIBLE a valid Scrabble word?
- TRANSMISSIBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 17 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 TRANSMISSIBLE worth in Scrabble?
- TRANSMISSIBLE is worth 17 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does TRANSMISSIBLE mean?
- TRANSMISSIBLE (adjective): (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection. Additional senses: inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent; "ancestral home"; "ancestral lore"; "hereditary monarchy"; "patrimonial estate"; "transmissible tradition"; occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits"; "genetically transmitted features". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of TRANSMISSIBLE?
- TRANSMISSIBLE scores 17 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 13-letter words.
- Does TRANSMISSIBLE have anagrams?
- TRANSMISSIBLE 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 TRANSMISSIBLE?
- TRANSMISSIBLE has 13 letters, starts with T, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ABEIILMNRSSST (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find TRANSMISSIBLE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 13-letter results or "contains" patterns that match TRANSMISSIBLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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