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Is MODERNIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MODERNIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MODERNIZE mean?

  1. verb

    make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

    “You should overhaul your car engine”

  2. verb

    become technologically advanced

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

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

9

Letters

M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 21 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 MODERNIZE

Single letters that turn MODERNIZE 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 MODERNIZE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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