How many points is DIMINUTIVE worth in Scrabble?

DIMINUTIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIMINUTIVE?

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

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DIMINUTIVE

16 pts

DIMINUTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. DIMINUTIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/

Pronunciation

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noun

(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Example: Booklet, the diminutive of book, means ‘small book’.

Synonyms: nomen deminutivum, pet form

Antonyms: augmentative

adjective

Very small.
Serving to diminish.
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

Synonyms: lilliputian, tiny

Antonyms: augmentative, gigantic, huge

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DIMINUTIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The diminutive is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DIMINUTIVE. It scores 16 points.

Word forms

DIMINUTIVES17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

DIMINUTIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is DIMINUTIVE a Scrabble word?: DIMINUTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does DIMINUTIVE mean?: DIMINUTIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use DIMINUTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diminutive is noted."
How many points is DIMINUTIVE worth in Scrabble?: DIMINUTIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIMINUTIVE?: DIMINUTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).