Is IDEALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IDEALIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does IDEALIZE mean?
- verb
consider or render as ideal
“She idealized her husband after his death”
- verb
form ideals
“Man has always idealized”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
8
Letters
I (1) + D (2) + E (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 18 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 IDEALIZE
Single letters that turn IDEALIZE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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