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Is GENITIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GENITIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GENITIVE mean?

  1. noun

    the case expressing ownership

  2. adjective

    serving to express or indicate possession

    “possessive pronouns”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 12 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 GENITIVE

Single letters that turn GENITIVE 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 GENITIVE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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