How many points is CHARACTERISES worth in Scrabble?

CHARACTERISES is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHARACTERISES?

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

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CHARACTERISES

20 pts

CHARACTERISES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. CHARACTERISES is a verb form of characterise. CHARACTERISE means "to characterize".

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

CHARACTERISES is a verb form of characterise. CHARACTERISE means "to characterize".

In a sentence: "They characterises."

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Base words

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CHARACTERISE19 pts

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Letter Values

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CHARACTERISES Scrabble FAQ

Is CHARACTERISES a Scrabble word?: CHARACTERISES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does CHARACTERISES mean?: CHARACTERISES is a verb form of characterise. CHARACTERISE means "to characterize".
How do you use CHARACTERISES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They characterises."
How many points is CHARACTERISES worth in Scrabble?: CHARACTERISES is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHARACTERISES?: CHARACTERISES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).