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TENTATIVE

12 pts

TENTATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. TENTATIVE means "provisional or experimental".

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

provisional or experimental

In a sentence: "It is tentative."

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

T1
E1
N1
T1
A1
T1
I1
V4
E1
= 12

TENTATIVE Scrabble FAQ

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