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Is LATERALIZATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LATERALIZATION mean?

  1. noun

    localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

23

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

14

Letters

L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 LATERALIZATION

Single letters that turn LATERALIZATION 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 hooks1

Words you can make from LATERALIZATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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