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Is AUTHORIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AUTHORIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AUTHORIZE mean?

  1. verb

    grant authorization or clearance for

    “Clear the manuscript for publication”

  2. verb

    give or delegate power or authority to

    “She authorized her assistant to sign the papers”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

A (1) + U (1) + T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 21 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for AUTHORIZE

Single letters that turn AUTHORIZE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from AUTHORIZE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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