How many points is COMPARATIVE worth in Scrabble?

COMPARATIVE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPARATIVE?

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

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

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20 pts

COMPARATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. COMPARATIVE means "of the nature of comparison".

/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/

(grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
(grammar) A word in the comparative form.
(chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.

Synonyms: comparative degree

Of or relating to comparison.
Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
Example: comparative anatomy
Approximated by comparison; relative.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

of the nature of comparison

In a sentence: "It is comparative."

Check the Scrabble meaning of COMPARATIVE. It scores 20 points.

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

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Is COMPARATIVE a Scrabble word?: COMPARATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does COMPARATIVE mean?: of the nature of comparison
How do you use COMPARATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is comparative."
How many points is COMPARATIVE worth in Scrabble?: COMPARATIVE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPARATIVE?: COMPARATIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMPARATIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMPARATIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.