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Is SCRUTINIZE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SCRUTINIZE mean?

  1. verb

    to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

    “he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror”

  2. verb

    examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

    “audit accounts and tax returns”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

10

Letters

S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + U (1) + T (1) + I (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 SCRUTINIZE

Single letters that turn SCRUTINIZE 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 SCRUTINIZE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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