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Selective

Yes, selective is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does selective mean?

adjective

  1. tending to select; characterized by careful choice an exceptionally quick and selective reader
  2. characterized by very careful or fastidious selection the school was very selective in its admissions

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of selective

  • electives
  • cleveites

Words you can make from selective

Unscramble SELECTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is selective a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Selective 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 selective worth in Scrabble?

Selective is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does selective mean?

Selective means: tending to select; characterized by careful choice.