How many points is ADOPTIVE worth in Scrabble?

ADOPTIVE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ADOPTIVE?

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

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ADOPTIVE

14 pts

ADOPTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. ADOPTIVE is a adjective form of adoption. ADOPTION means "the act of adopting".

Meaning & examples

adjective

Related through adoption; more generally, relating to adoption.
Example: My adoptive parents recently got to know my biological parents.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ADOPTIVE is a adjective form of adoption. ADOPTION means "the act of adopting".

In a sentence: "It is adoptive."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ADOPTIVE. It scores 14 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ADOPTION11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

ADOPTIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is ADOPTIVE a Scrabble word?: ADOPTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does ADOPTIVE mean?: ADOPTIVE is a adjective form of adoption. ADOPTION means "the act of adopting".
How do you use ADOPTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is adoptive."
How many points is ADOPTIVE worth in Scrabble?: ADOPTIVE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ADOPTIVE?: ADOPTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).