How many points is EXPLETIVE worth in Scrabble?

EXPLETIVE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXPLETIVE?

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

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EXPLETIVE

21 pts

EXPLETIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. EXPLETIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ɪkˈspliːtɪv/

noun

A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
Example: If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss.
A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.
A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.

Synonyms: intensifier, oath, swear word

adjective

Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).

Synonyms: expletory

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The expletive is noted."

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Word forms

EXPLETIVES22 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 21

EXPLETIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is EXPLETIVE a Scrabble word?: EXPLETIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does EXPLETIVE mean?: EXPLETIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use EXPLETIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The expletive is noted."
How many points is EXPLETIVE worth in Scrabble?: EXPLETIVE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXPLETIVE?: EXPLETIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).