How many points is PIVOTAL worth in Scrabble?

PIVOTAL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PIVOTAL?

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

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12 pts

PIVOTAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PIVOTAL means "critically important".

/ˈpɪvətəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪvətəl/

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

critically important

In a sentence: "It is pivotal."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PIVOTAL. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is PIVOTAL a Scrabble word?: PIVOTAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PIVOTAL mean?: critically important
How do you use PIVOTAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is pivotal."
How many points is PIVOTAL worth in Scrabble?: PIVOTAL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PIVOTAL?: PIVOTAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).