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Is INDICATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INDICATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INDICATIVE mean?

  1. noun

    a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact

  2. adjective

    relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements

    “indicative mood”

  3. adjective

    (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly

    “actions indicative of fear”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 16 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 INDICATIVE

Single letters that turn INDICATIVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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