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Is ADJECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADJECTIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ADJECTIVE mean?

  1. noun

    a word that expresses an attribute of something

  2. noun

    the word class that qualifies nouns

  3. adjective

    of or relating to or functioning as an adjective

    “adjectival syntax”

  4. adjective

    relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law

    “adjective law”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

9

Letters

A (1) + D (2) + J (8) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 22 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ADJECTIVE

Single letters that turn ADJECTIVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ADJECTIVE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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