How many points is ALTERATIVE worth in Scrabble?

ALTERATIVE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALTERATIVE?

ALTERATIVE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to ALTERATIVE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALTERATIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ALTERATIVE

13 pts

ALTERATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. ALTERATIVE means "a medicine or treatment that changes bodily functions".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a medicine or treatment that changes bodily functions

In a sentence: "The alterative is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ALTERATIVE. It scores 13 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after ALTERATIVE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

ALTERATIVES14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

ALTERATIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is ALTERATIVE a Scrabble word?: ALTERATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does ALTERATIVE mean?: a medicine or treatment that changes bodily functions
How do you use ALTERATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The alterative is noted."
How many points is ALTERATIVE worth in Scrabble?: ALTERATIVE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALTERATIVE?: ALTERATIVE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALTERATIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALTERATIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.