How many points is ABORTIVE worth in Scrabble?

ABORTIVE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABORTIVE?

ABORTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ABORTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. ABORTIVE means "failing to succeed".

/əˈbɔː.tɪv/

Pronunciation: /əˈbɔː.tɪv/

That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
A fruitless effort or issue.
A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion, abortifacient.

Produced by abortion; born prematurely and therefore unnatural.
Example: an abortive child
Coming to nothing; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful.
Example: an abortive attempt
Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile.
Example: an abortive organ

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

failing to succeed

In a sentence: "It is abortive."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ABORTIVE. It scores 13 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ABORTIVE, without blank tiles.

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Is ABORTIVE a Scrabble word?: ABORTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does ABORTIVE mean?: failing to succeed
How do you use ABORTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is abortive."
How many points is ABORTIVE worth in Scrabble?: ABORTIVE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABORTIVE?: ABORTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).