Operative
Yes, operative is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
What does operative mean?
noun
- a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
- someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
adjective
- being in force or having or exerting force
operative regulations
- relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
a surgical appendix
- effective; producing a desired effect
the operative word
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for operative
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 5 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 14 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of operative
Words you can make from operative
Frequently asked questions
Is operative a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Operative is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is operative worth in Scrabble?
Operative is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does operative mean?
Operative means: a person secretly employed in espionage for a government.