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Is KERATINIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KERATINIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 23 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KERATINIZE mean?

  1. verb

    convert into keratin

  2. verb

    become horny and impregnated with keratin

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

23

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

10

Letters

K (5) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 23 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 KERATINIZE

Single letters that turn KERATINIZE 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 KERATINIZE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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