How many points is LAICIZES worth in Scrabble?

LAICIZES is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAICIZES?

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

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LAICIZES

19 pts

LAICIZES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. LAICIZES is a verb form of laicize. LAICIZE means "to free from clerical control".

Meaning & examples

verb

To convert from church controlled to independent of the church; to secularize.
Example: They will laicise each of the schools in the district.
To reduce from clergy to layman.
Example: Due to his controversial views the Vatican decided to laicise the priest.
To convert to lay status.
Example: The soup kitchen laicised, it moved out of the church and registered as an independent non-profit.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LAICIZES is a verb form of laicize. LAICIZE means "to free from clerical control".

In a sentence: "They laicizes."

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LAICIZE18 pts

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Letter Values

Z10

= 19

LAICIZES Scrabble FAQ

Is LAICIZES a Scrabble word?: LAICIZES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does LAICIZES mean?: LAICIZES is a verb form of laicize. LAICIZE means "to free from clerical control".
How do you use LAICIZES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They laicizes."
How many points is LAICIZES worth in Scrabble?: LAICIZES is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAICIZES?: LAICIZES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).