How many points is AUTHORIZE worth in Scrabble?

AUTHORIZE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AUTHORIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to AUTHORIZE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AUTHORIZE

21 pts

AUTHORIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. AUTHORIZE means "give authority to".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɑθəɹaɪz/

verb

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Example: The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
Example: The judge authorized the wiretapping.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

give authority to

In a sentence: "They authorize."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of AUTHORIZE. It scores 21 points.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 21

AUTHORIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is AUTHORIZE a Scrabble word?: AUTHORIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does AUTHORIZE mean?: give authority to
How do you use AUTHORIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They authorize."
How many points is AUTHORIZE worth in Scrabble?: AUTHORIZE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AUTHORIZE?: AUTHORIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AUTHORIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AUTHORIZED, AUTHORIZER, AUTHORIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.