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Is CHARACTERIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CHARACTERIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 28 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CHARACTERIZE mean?

  1. verb

    describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

    “You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist”

  2. verb

    be characteristic of

    “What characterizes a Venetian painting?”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

28

Scrabble

29

Words With Friends

12

Letters

C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 28 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 CHARACTERIZE

Single letters that turn CHARACTERIZE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from CHARACTERIZE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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