How many points is FORMATIVE worth in Scrabble?

FORMATIVE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORMATIVE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

FORMATIVE

17 pts

FORMATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. FORMATIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

(grammar) A language unit that has morphological function.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.
Example: My formative years were spent in an inner city.
Capable of forming something.
Capable of producing new tissue.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The formative is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of FORMATIVE. It scores 17 points.

Word forms

FORMATIVES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

FORMATIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is FORMATIVE a Scrabble word?: FORMATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does FORMATIVE mean?: FORMATIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use FORMATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The formative is noted."
How many points is FORMATIVE worth in Scrabble?: FORMATIVE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORMATIVE?: FORMATIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).