How many points is DEFENSIVE worth in Scrabble?

DEFENSIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFENSIVE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

DEFENSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. DEFENSIVE means "intended for defence".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

intended for defence

In a sentence: "It is defensive."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEFENSIVE. It scores 16 points.

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

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

= 16

Is DEFENSIVE a Scrabble word?: DEFENSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does DEFENSIVE mean?: intended for defence
How do you use DEFENSIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is defensive."
How many points is DEFENSIVE worth in Scrabble?: DEFENSIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFENSIVE?: DEFENSIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEFENSIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFENSIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.