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Is APPELLATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, APPELLATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does APPELLATIVE mean?

  1. noun

    identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

  2. adjective

    pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun

  3. adjective

    inclined to or serving for the giving of names

    “the appellative faculty of children”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

11

Letters

A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 18 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 APPELLATIVE

Single letters that turn APPELLATIVE 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 APPELLATIVE

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