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Is GENERALIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GENERALIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GENERALIZE mean?

  1. verb

    draw from specific cases for more general cases

  2. verb

    speak or write in generalities

  3. verb

    cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use

    “They popularized coffee in Washington State”

  4. verb

    become systemic and spread throughout the body

    “this kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

10

Letters

G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 20 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 GENERALIZE

Single letters that turn GENERALIZE 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 GENERALIZE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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