Is OPTATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPTATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does OPTATIVE mean?
- noun
a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs
- adjective
indicating an option or wish
- adjective
relating to a mood of verbs in some languages
“optative verb endings”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
8
Letters
O (1) + P (3) + T (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 13 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 OPTATIVE
Single letters that turn OPTATIVE 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 OPTATIVE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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