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Is CORRECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CORRECTIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CORRECTIVE mean?

  1. noun

    a device for treating injury or disease

  2. adjective

    designed to promote discipline

    “the teacher's action was corrective rather than instructional”

  3. adjective

    tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition

    “corrective measures”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + R (1) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 17 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 CORRECTIVE

Single letters that turn CORRECTIVE 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 CORRECTIVE

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