How many points is RETENTIVE worth in Scrabble?

RETENTIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETENTIVE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

RETENTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. RETENTIVE means "capable of retaining or remembering".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

capable of retaining or remembering

In a sentence: "It is retentive."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RETENTIVE. It scores 12 points.

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

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

= 12

Is RETENTIVE a Scrabble word?: RETENTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does RETENTIVE mean?: capable of retaining or remembering
How do you use RETENTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is retentive."
How many points is RETENTIVE worth in Scrabble?: RETENTIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETENTIVE?: RETENTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETENTIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETENTIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.