How many points is PRIMITIVE worth in Scrabble?

PRIMITIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRIMITIVE?

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

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PRIMITIVE

16 pts

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

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/

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noun

An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.
A member of a primitive society.
A simple-minded person.

Synonyms: radical

adjective

Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
Example: primitive innocence; the primitive church
Of or pertaining to or harking back to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity.
Example: a primitive style of dress
Crude, obsolete.
Example: primitive ideas

Synonyms: backwards, imprimitive, proto-, radical

Antonyms: derivative, derived

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The primitive is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PRIMITIVE. It scores 16 points.

Word forms

PRIMITIVES17 pts

Related words

PRIMITIVITY21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

PRIMITIVE Scrabble FAQ

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