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Is CREATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CREATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CREATIVE mean?

  1. adjective

    having the ability or power to create

    “a creative imagination”

  2. adjective

    promoting construction or creation

    “creative work”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

C (3) + R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 13 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 CREATIVE

Single letters that turn CREATIVE 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

Anagrams of CREATIVE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CREATIVE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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