operative

1. Being in effect; having force; operating: "Two major tendencies are operative in the American political system” ( Heinz Eulau).

2. Engaged in or concerned with physical or mechanical activity.

3. Functioning effectively; efficient.

4. Of, relating to, or resulting from a surgical operation.

5. Significant; most important; key: The operative word is "low-fat.”.

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1. A private investigator.

2. A secret agent; a spy.

3. A skilled worker, especially in industry.

4. One who works for a political organization, often wielding influence out of public view.

5. as.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
evaporite	14	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ae	2
ai	2
ar	2
at	2
er	2
et	2
it	2
oe	2
oi	2
op	4
or	2
pa	4
pe	4
pi	4
po	4
re	2
ta	2
te	2
ti	2
to	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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tor	3
var	6
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vee	6
vet	6
via	6
vie	6
voe	6
aro	3

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
aero	4
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pair	6
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veto	7
vier	7
vita	7
vote	7
arie	4

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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etape	7
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trove	8
vaper	10
vapor	10
viper	10
vireo	8
vitae	8
voter	8

6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
epater	8
oatier	6
opiate	8
pareve	11
pavior	11
pereia	8
pirate	8
pratie	8
privet	11
protea	8
protei	8
repave	11
repeat	8
retape	8
revote	9
verite	9
vetoer	9
viator	9

7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
operate	9
overapt	12
overate	10
overeat	10
overtip	12
peatier	9
private	12

9 Letters	Scrabble® Points
evaporite	14
operative	14