How many points is SUBSTANTIVE worth in Scrabble?

SUBSTANTIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUBSTANTIVE?

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

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SUBSTANTIVE

16 pts

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

Meaning & examples

/səbˈstæntɪv/

noun

(grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)
Part of a text that carries the meaning, such as words and their ordering.

Synonyms: noun, noun substantive

verb

(grammar) to make a word belonging to another part of speech into a substantive (that is, a noun) or use it as a noun

Synonyms: nominalize, substantivize

adjective

Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information"
Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial
Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law"

Synonyms: essential, in essence, meaty, substantial, substantival

Antonyms: adjective, procedural, superficial

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The substantive is noted."

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

Word forms

SUBSTANTIVES17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

SUBSTANTIVE Scrabble FAQ

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