How many points is ATTENTIVE worth in Scrabble?

ATTENTIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ATTENTIVE?

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

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ATTENTIVE

12 pts

ATTENTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ATTENTIVE means "pertaining to attention. ATTENTION means "selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things".".

Meaning & examples

/əˈtɛntɪv/

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛntɪv/

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adjective

Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
Example: She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.
Courteous; mindful.
Example: a husband attentive to his wife's needs

Synonyms: audient, mindful, reckful

Antonyms: inattentive, reckless

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pertaining to attention. ATTENTION means "selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things".

In a sentence: "It is attentive."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ATTENTION9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ATTENTIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is ATTENTIVE a Scrabble word?: ATTENTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ATTENTIVE mean?: pertaining to attention. ATTENTION means "selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things".
How do you use ATTENTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is attentive."
How many points is ATTENTIVE worth in Scrabble?: ATTENTIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ATTENTIVE?: ATTENTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).