Is COGNIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COGNIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does COGNIZE mean?
- verb
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
“I know that the President lied to the people”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
19
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
7
Letters
C (3) + O (1) + G (2) + N (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 19 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 COGNIZE
Single letters that turn COGNIZE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from COGNIZE
The 52 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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