Is FIXATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FIXATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FIXATIVE mean?
- noun
a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
- noun
a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
21
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
8
Letters
F (4) + I (1) + X (8) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 21 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 FIXATIVE
Single letters that turn FIXATIVE 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 FIXATIVE
The 58 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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