Captive has 5 synonyms including confined, unfree, prisoner. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with captive by meaning or context.
Captive contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, I, E) and 4 consonants (C, P, T, V). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Captive scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: V (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, captive can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| imprisoned | 15 | 18 | 10 |
| confined | 14 | 17 | 8 |
| jailed | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| prisoner | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| unfree | 9 | 11 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for captive are confined, unfree, prisoner, imprisoned, jailed. In total, there are 5 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Captive does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, captive is a valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 17 points.
Captive has 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, I, E) and 4 consonants (C, P, T, V).