Is IMITATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IMITATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does IMITATIVE mean?
- adjective
marked by or given to imitation
“acting is an imitative art”
- adjective
(of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound
“onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises”
- adjective
not genuine; imitating something superior
“counterfeit emotion”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
9
Letters
I (1) + M (3) + I (1) + T (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 14 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 IMITATIVE
Single letters that turn IMITATIVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from IMITATIVE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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