INITIATIVE
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of INITIATIVE
A beginning; a first move.
A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.
The ability to act first or on one's own.
Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary.
In which voter initiatives can be brought to the ballot.
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Is INITIATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INITIATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INITIATIVE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INITIATIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | i | t | i | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INITIATIVE
100 words from the letters in INITIATIVE
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How to Use INITIATIVE in Word Games
INITIATIVE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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