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Prescriptive

Yes, prescriptive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does prescriptive mean?

adjective

  1. pertaining to giving directives or rules prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for prescriptive

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants4 / 8
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of prescriptive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRESCRIPTIVE.

Words you can make from prescriptive

Unscramble PRESCRIPTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is prescriptive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Prescriptive 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 prescriptive worth in Scrabble?

Prescriptive is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does prescriptive mean?

Prescriptive means: pertaining to giving directives or rules.