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Is SPECIALISE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SPECIALISE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPECIALISE mean?

  1. verb

    devote oneself to a special area of work

    “She specializes in honey bees”

  2. verb

    be specific about

    “Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?”

  3. verb

    suit to a special purpose

    “specialize one's research”

  4. verb

    become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

    “She specializes in Near Eastern history”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
17
Letters
10

S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + I (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 14 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 SPECIALISE

Single letters that turn SPECIALISE 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.

Words you can make from SPECIALISE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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