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Derogative
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About 4 syllables
adjective · 10 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does derogative mean?
adjective
expressive of low opinion
“derogatory comments”
Synonymsderogatorydisparaging
Is DEROGATIVE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DEROGATIVE worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DEROGATIVE
Best shorter words top 30 of 612
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See all 612 words made from DEROGATIVE Words that end like DEROGATIVE
Common words that share the ending -ATIVE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATIVE Derogative: quick answers
Is DEROGATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEROGATIVE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DEROGATIVE worth?
DEROGATIVE scores 15 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does derogative mean?
As an adjective, derogative means “expressive of low opinion”.
What words can you make with the letters in DEROGATIVE?
You can make 612 shorter words from DEROGATIVE, such as OVERAGED, DERIVATE, DEVIATOR, DIVERGE. See the full list.