How many points is CHARACTERISE worth in Scrabble?

CHARACTERISE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHARACTERISE?

CHARACTERISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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CHARACTERISE

19 pts

CHARACTERISE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. CHARACTERISE is a verb form of characterize. CHARACTERIZE means "to describe the qualities of".

Meaning & examples

verb

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
To be typical of.
To determine the characteristics of.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHARACTERISE is a verb form of characterize. CHARACTERIZE means "to describe the qualities of".

In a sentence: "They characterise."

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Base words

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CHARACTERIZE28 pts

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Letter Values

= 19

CHARACTERISE Scrabble FAQ

Is CHARACTERISE a Scrabble word?: CHARACTERISE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does CHARACTERISE mean?: CHARACTERISE is a verb form of characterize. CHARACTERIZE means "to describe the qualities of".
How do you use CHARACTERISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They characterise."
How many points is CHARACTERISE worth in Scrabble?: CHARACTERISE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHARACTERISE?: CHARACTERISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).