How many points is SUBSTANTIVE worth in Scrabble?

SUBSTANTIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUBSTANTIVE?

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

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

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16 pts

SUBSTANTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SUBSTANTIVE means "relating to substance".

/səbˈstæntɪv/

(grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)
Part of a text that carries the meaning, such as words and their ordering.

Synonyms: noun, noun substantive

(grammar) to make a word belonging to another part of speech into a substantive (that is, a noun) or use it as a noun

Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information"
Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial
Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law"

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

relating to substance

In a sentence: "It is substantive."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SUBSTANTIVE. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is SUBSTANTIVE a Scrabble word?: SUBSTANTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SUBSTANTIVE mean?: relating to substance
How do you use SUBSTANTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is substantive."
How many points is SUBSTANTIVE worth in Scrabble?: SUBSTANTIVE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUBSTANTIVE?: SUBSTANTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SUBSTANTIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SUBSTANTIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.