How many points is AUTHORIZED worth in Scrabble?

AUTHORIZED is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AUTHORIZED?

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

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AUTHORIZED

23 pts

AUTHORIZED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. AUTHORIZED is a verb form of authorize. AUTHORIZE means "give authority to".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/

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.

adjective

Explicitly allowed.

Synonyms: allowed, permitted

Antonyms: unauthorized

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They authorized."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

AUTHORIZE21 pts

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 23

AUTHORIZED Scrabble FAQ

Is AUTHORIZED a Scrabble word?: AUTHORIZED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does AUTHORIZED mean?: AUTHORIZED is a verb form of authorize. AUTHORIZE means "give authority to".
How do you use AUTHORIZED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They authorized."
How many points is AUTHORIZED worth in Scrabble?: AUTHORIZED is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AUTHORIZED?: AUTHORIZED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).