How many points is PRESERVATIVE worth in Scrabble?

PRESERVATIVE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRESERVATIVE?

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

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

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20 pts

PRESERVATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. PRESERVATIVE means "serving to preserve".

Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

Tending to preserve.
Example: The curators took preservative actions to maintain the ancient collection.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

serving to preserve

In a sentence: "It is preservative."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PRESERVATIVE. It scores 20 points.

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

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

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Is PRESERVATIVE a Scrabble word?: PRESERVATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does PRESERVATIVE mean?: serving to preserve
How do you use PRESERVATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is preservative."
How many points is PRESERVATIVE worth in Scrabble?: PRESERVATIVE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRESERVATIVE?: PRESERVATIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PRESERVATIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRESERVATIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.