How many points is DEFECTIVE worth in Scrabble?

DEFECTIVE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFECTIVE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

DEFECTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. DEFECTIVE means "imperfect, faulty".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

imperfect, faulty

In a sentence: "It is defective."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEFECTIVE. It scores 18 points.

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

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

= 18

Is DEFECTIVE a Scrabble word?: DEFECTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does DEFECTIVE mean?: imperfect, faulty
How do you use DEFECTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is defective."
How many points is DEFECTIVE worth in Scrabble?: DEFECTIVE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFECTIVE?: DEFECTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEFECTIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFECTIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.