How many points is TENTATIVE worth in Scrabble?

TENTATIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENTATIVE?

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

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TENTATIVE

12 pts

TENTATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. TENTATIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈtɛntətɪv/

noun

A trial; an experiment; an attempt.

adjective

Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
Uncertain; subject to future change.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The tentative is noted."

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

Word forms

TENTATIVES13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

TENTATIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is TENTATIVE a Scrabble word?: TENTATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does TENTATIVE mean?: TENTATIVE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use TENTATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tentative is noted."
How many points is TENTATIVE worth in Scrabble?: TENTATIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TENTATIVE?: TENTATIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).