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Is DETERMINATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETERMINATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERMINATIVE mean?

  1. noun

    one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases

  2. noun

    a determining or causal element or factor

    “education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life”

  3. adjective

    having the power or quality of deciding

    “the crucial experiment”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

13

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 19 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 DETERMINATIVE

Single letters that turn DETERMINATIVE 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 DETERMINATIVE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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