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Updated June 2026
Causing displeasure, anger, or resentment, or relating to an attack or aggressive action. It describes something insulting, unpleasant, or designed for assault rather than defence.
“His offensive remarks upset several colleagues at the meeting.”
/əˈfɛnsɪv/
of·fen·sive
Nine letters with double 'F'; contains -IVE ending
Worth 17 points; the F's and V provide strong scoring potential
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