How many points is PREPARATIVE worth in Scrabble?

PREPARATIVE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PREPARATIVE?

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

Can you add a letter to PREPARATIVE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PREPARATIVE

18 pts

PREPARATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. PREPARATIVE means "something that prepares the way for or serves as a preliminary to something else".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

something that prepares the way for or serves as a preliminary to something else

In a sentence: "The preparative is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PREPARATIVE. It scores 18 points.

Back hooks

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

PREPARATIVES19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

PREPARATIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is PREPARATIVE a Scrabble word?: PREPARATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does PREPARATIVE mean?: something that prepares the way for or serves as a preliminary to something else
How do you use PREPARATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The preparative is noted."
How many points is PREPARATIVE worth in Scrabble?: PREPARATIVE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PREPARATIVE?: PREPARATIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PREPARATIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PREPARATIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.