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Is SUBSTANTIVE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBSTANTIVE mean?

  1. adjective

    of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something

    “a substantial argument”

  2. noun

    any word or group of words functioning as a noun

  3. adjective

    defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

    “substantive law”

  4. adjective

    being on topic and prompting thought

    “a meaty discussion”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

11

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (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 SUBSTANTIVE

Single letters that turn SUBSTANTIVE 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 SUBSTANTIVE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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