How many points is OPTATIVES worth in Scrabble?

OPTATIVES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OPTATIVES?

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

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OPTATIVES

14 pts

OPTATIVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. OPTATIVES is a adjective form of optative. OPTATIVE means "indicating or expressing choice, preference, or wish".

Meaning & examples

noun

(grammar) A mood of verbs found in some languages (e.g. Sanskrit, Old Prussian, Ancient Greek), used to express a wish. English does not have inflectional optative forms.
(grammar) A verb or expression in the optative mood.

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adjective

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Definition and meaning

OPTATIVES is a adjective form of optative. OPTATIVE means "indicating or expressing choice, preference, or wish".

In a sentence: "It is optatives."

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Base words

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OPTATIVE13 pts

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Letter Values

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OPTATIVES Scrabble FAQ

Is OPTATIVES a Scrabble word?: OPTATIVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does OPTATIVES mean?: OPTATIVES is a adjective form of optative. OPTATIVE means "indicating or expressing choice, preference, or wish".
How do you use OPTATIVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is optatives."
How many points is OPTATIVES worth in Scrabble?: OPTATIVES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OPTATIVES?: OPTATIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).