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Is AFFIRMATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AFFIRMATIVE mean?

  1. noun

    a reply of affirmation

    “he answered in the affirmative”

  2. adjective

    affirming or giving assent

    “an affirmative decision”

  3. adjective

    expecting the best

    “an affirmative outlook”

  4. adjective

    expressing or manifesting praise or approval

    “approbative criticism”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

11

Letters

A (1) + F (4) + F (4) + I (1) + R (1) + M (3) + A (1) + 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 AFFIRMATIVE

Single letters that turn AFFIRMATIVE 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 AFFIRMATIVE

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