How many points is EXCLUSIVE worth in Scrabble?

EXCLUSIVE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXCLUSIVE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

21 pts

EXCLUSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. EXCLUSIVE means "excluding everything else".

/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/

Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.
Example: The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature.
A member of a group who exclude others from their society.
(grammar) A word or phrase that restricts something, such as only, solely, or simply.

Excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions.
Referring to a membership organisation, service or product: of high quality and/or renown, for superior members only. A snobbish usage, suggesting that members who do not meet requirements, which may be financial, of celebrity, religion, skin colour etc., are excluded.
Example: Exclusive clubs tend to serve exclusive brands of food and drinks, in the same exorbitant price range, such as the 'finest' French châteaux.
Exclusionary.

Antonyms: inclusive, non-exclusive

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

excluding everything else

In a sentence: "It is exclusive."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXCLUSIVE. It scores 21 points.

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

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

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Is EXCLUSIVE a Scrabble word?: EXCLUSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does EXCLUSIVE mean?: excluding everything else
How do you use EXCLUSIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is exclusive."
How many points is EXCLUSIVE worth in Scrabble?: EXCLUSIVE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXCLUSIVE?: EXCLUSIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXCLUSIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXCLUSIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.