How many points is INVECTIVE worth in Scrabble?

INVECTIVE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INVECTIVE?

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

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

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17 pts

INVECTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. INVECTIVE means "abusive speech or writing".

/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
A severe or violent censure or reproach.
Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.

Characterized by invection or railing.
Example: Tom's speeches became diatribes — each more invective than the last.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

abusive speech or writing

In a sentence: "The invective is noted."

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

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

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

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