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OPTATIVE

/ɒpˈteɪtɪv/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

O 1/1
P 3/4
T 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of OPTATIVE

noun

(grammar) A mood of verbs found in some languages (e.g. Sanskrit, Old Prussian, Ancient Greek), used to express a wish. English does not have inflectional optative forms.

noun

(grammar) A verb or expression in the optative mood.

adjective

Expressing a wish or a choice.

adjective

(grammar) Related or pertaining to the optative mood.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is OPTATIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OPTATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: OPTATIVE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OPTATIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter optative Total
Scrabble 13111141 13
WWF 14111151 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPTATIVE

100 words from the letters in OPTATIVE

7-letter words

How to Use OPTATIVE in Word Games

OPTATIVE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OPTATIVE

What does OPTATIVE mean?
OPTATIVE is a noun. (grammar) A mood of verbs found in some languages (e.g. Sanskrit, Old Prussian, Ancient Greek), used to express a wish. English does not have inflectional optative forms.
Is OPTATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPTATIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OPTATIVE worth in Scrabble?
OPTATIVE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OPTATIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OPTATIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.