How many points is PALLIATIVE worth in Scrabble?

PALLIATIVE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PALLIATIVE?

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

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PALLIATIVE

15 pts

PALLIATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. PALLIATIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈpalɪətɪv/

Pronunciation: /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/

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noun

Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.
Example: The radiation and chemotherapy were only palliatives.

adjective

Serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.
Minimising the progression of a disease and relieving undesirable symptoms for as long as possible, rather than attempting to cure the (usually incurable) disease.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The palliative is noted."

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Word forms

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PALLIATIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is PALLIATIVE a Scrabble word?: PALLIATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does PALLIATIVE mean?: PALLIATIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use PALLIATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The palliative is noted."
How many points is PALLIATIVE worth in Scrabble?: PALLIATIVE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PALLIATIVE?: PALLIATIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).