How many points is PALATALIZES worth in Scrabble?

PALATALIZES is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PALATALIZES?

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

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PALATALIZES

22 pts

PALATALIZES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 22 points. PALATALIZES is a verb form of palatalize. PALATALIZE means "to make palatal".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.
Example: Most English speakers palatalize the letter t in the word "nature".
(unaccusative, of a sound) To be pronounced with the tongue against the palate.

Synonyms: palatize

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PALATALIZES is a verb form of palatalize. PALATALIZE means "to make palatal".

In a sentence: "They palatalizes."

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

Base words

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PALATALIZE21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

Z10

= 22

PALATALIZES Scrabble FAQ

Is PALATALIZES a Scrabble word?: PALATALIZES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 22 points.
What does PALATALIZES mean?: PALATALIZES is a verb form of palatalize. PALATALIZE means "to make palatal".
How do you use PALATALIZES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They palatalizes."
How many points is PALATALIZES worth in Scrabble?: PALATALIZES is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PALATALIZES?: PALATALIZES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).