How many points is AUTHORISE worth in Scrabble?

AUTHORISE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AUTHORISE?

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

Can you add a letter to AUTHORISE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AUTHORISED, AUTHORISER, AUTHORISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AUTHORISE

12 pts

AUTHORISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. AUTHORISE is a verb form of authorize. AUTHORIZE means "give authority to".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

AUTHORISE is a verb form of authorize. AUTHORIZE means "give authority to".

In a sentence: "They authorise."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of AUTHORISE. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

AUTHORIZE21 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after AUTHORISE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in AUTHORISE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

AUTHORISE Scrabble FAQ

Is AUTHORISE a Scrabble word?: AUTHORISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does AUTHORISE mean?: AUTHORISE is a verb form of authorize. AUTHORIZE means "give authority to".
How do you use AUTHORISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They authorise."
How many points is AUTHORISE worth in Scrabble?: AUTHORISE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AUTHORISE?: AUTHORISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AUTHORISE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AUTHORISED, AUTHORISER, AUTHORISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.