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Is MODERNISE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MODERNISE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MODERNISE mean?

  1. verb

    become technologically advanced

    “Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace”

  2. verb

    make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

    “You should overhaul your car engine”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

9

Letters

M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 12 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 MODERNISE

Single letters that turn MODERNISE 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

Anagrams of MODERNISE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MODERNISE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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