Is MODERNIZER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MODERNIZER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MODERNIZER mean?
Modernizer is a form of MODERNIZE.
- verb
make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
“You should overhaul your car engine”
- verb
become technologically advanced
“Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
22
Scrabble
24
Words With Friends
10
Letters
M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + N (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) + R (1) = 22 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 MODERNIZER
Single letters that turn MODERNIZER 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 MODERNIZER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- modernize21
- demonize20
- rezoned17
- dozier16
- zeroed16
- mizen16
- rezero15
- rezone15
- dizen15
- dozen15
- dozer15
- zendo15
- zoned15
- meze15
- zoner14
- doze14
- zein13
- zero13
- zine13
- zone13
- zori13
- zed13
- rez12
- zee12
- zen12
- zin12
- domineer11
- moderner11
- reminder11
- reremind11
- deminer10
- emeroid10
- ermined10
- minored10
- moderne10
- remorid10
- domine9
- dormer9
- dormie9
- dormin9
- emerod9
- emodin9
- mender9
- minder9
- modern9
- monied9
- nimrod9
- normed9
- omened9
- remend9
- remind9
- rodmen9
- dernier8
- nerdier8
- ermine8
- merino8
- moreen8
- demoi8
- demon8
- denim8
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