How many points is FRICATIVE worth in Scrabble?

FRICATIVE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FRICATIVE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FRICATIVE

17 pts

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

Meaning & examples

/ˈfɹɪkətɪv/

noun

Any of several sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant.

Synonyms: spirant

adjective

Produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The fricative is noted."

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

Word forms

FRICATIVES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

FRICATIVE Scrabble FAQ

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