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Is TEMPORIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TEMPORIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TEMPORIZE mean?

  1. verb

    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time

    “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

9

Letters

T (1) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (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 TEMPORIZE

Single letters that turn TEMPORIZE 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 TEMPORIZE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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