How many points is FORMATIVE worth in Scrabble?

FORMATIVE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORMATIVE?

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

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

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17 pts

FORMATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. FORMATIVE means "of or relating to development".

Of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.
Example: My formative years were spent in an inner city.
Capable of forming something.
Capable of producing new tissue.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

of or relating to development

In a sentence: "It is formative."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FORMATIVE. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is FORMATIVE a Scrabble word?: FORMATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does FORMATIVE mean?: of or relating to development
How do you use FORMATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is formative."
How many points is FORMATIVE worth in Scrabble?: FORMATIVE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORMATIVE?: FORMATIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FORMATIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FORMATIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.