How many points is INCEPTIVE worth in Scrabble?

INCEPTIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INCEPTIVE?

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

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INCEPTIVE

16 pts

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

Meaning & examples

/ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

noun

(grammar) An inceptive construction.

adjective

Beginning; of or relating to inception.
(grammar) Aspectually inflected to show that the action is beginning.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The inceptive is noted."

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Word forms

INCEPTIVES17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

INCEPTIVE Scrabble FAQ

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