How many points is BALKANIZE worth in Scrabble?

BALKANIZE is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BALKANIZE?

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

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

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24 pts

BALKANIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points. BALKANIZE means "divide (a territory) into small warring states".

To break up into small, mutually hostile units, especially on a political basis.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

divide (a territory) into small warring states

In a sentence: "They balkanize."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BALKANIZE. It scores 24 points.

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

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

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Is BALKANIZE a Scrabble word?: BALKANIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points.
What does BALKANIZE mean?: divide (a territory) into small warring states
How do you use BALKANIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They balkanize."
How many points is BALKANIZE worth in Scrabble?: BALKANIZE is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BALKANIZE?: BALKANIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BALKANIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALKANIZED, BALKANIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.