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Is PROVOCATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PROVOCATIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROVOCATIVE mean?

  1. adjective

    serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy

    “a provocative remark”

  2. adjective

    intentionally arousing sexual desire

    “her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

11

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + V (4) + O (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 21 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 PROVOCATIVE

Single letters that turn PROVOCATIVE 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 PROVOCATIVE

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