How many points is CAPTIVE worth in Scrabble?

CAPTIVE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAPTIVE?

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

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

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14 pts

CAPTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CAPTIVE means "person kept in confinement".

/ˈkæptɪv/

Pronunciation: /ˈkæptɪv/

One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
One held prisoner.
One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

Held prisoner; not free; confined.
Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.
Example: captive chains; captive hours

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person kept in confinement

In a sentence: "The captive is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CAPTIVE. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is CAPTIVE a Scrabble word?: CAPTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CAPTIVE mean?: person kept in confinement
How do you use CAPTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The captive is noted."
How many points is CAPTIVE worth in Scrabble?: CAPTIVE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAPTIVE?: CAPTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CAPTIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CAPTIVED, CAPTIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.