Is SUPERLATIVES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUPERLATIVES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUPERLATIVES mean?

Superlatives is a form of SUPERLATIVE.

noun
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
“the critics lavished superlatives on it”
adjective
highest in quality
noun
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
“his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty”
noun
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
“`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 17
Words With Friends: 21
Letters: 12

S (1) + U (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + S (1) = 17 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 SUPERLATIVES

SUPERLATIVES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

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