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Is PEJORATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PEJORATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PEJORATIVE mean?

  1. adjective

    expressing disapproval

    “dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag'”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + E (1) + J (8) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 22 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 PEJORATIVE

Single letters that turn PEJORATIVE 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

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