How many points is CIVILIZE worth in Scrabble?

CIVILIZE is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CIVILIZE?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CIVILIZER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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22 pts

CIVILIZE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 22 points. CIVILIZE means "to bring out of savagery".

To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
To introduce or impose the standards of one civilisation upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behavior.
To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to bring out of savagery

In a sentence: "They civilize."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CIVILIZE. It scores 22 points.

Add one letter after CIVILIZE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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Is CIVILIZE a Scrabble word?: CIVILIZE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 22 points.
What does CIVILIZE mean?: to bring out of savagery
How do you use CIVILIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They civilize."
How many points is CIVILIZE worth in Scrabble?: CIVILIZE is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CIVILIZE?: CIVILIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CIVILIZE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CIVILIZER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.