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Is DISCRIMINATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISCRIMINATIVE mean?

  1. adjective

    capable of making fine distinctions

  2. adjective

    expressing careful judgment

    “discriminative censure”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

14

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + 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 DISCRIMINATIVE

DISCRIMINATIVE has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from DISCRIMINATIVE

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