How many points is BOWDLERIZE worth in Scrabble?

BOWDLERIZE is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOWDLERIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to BOWDLERIZE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

BOWDLERIZE

25 pts

BOWDLERIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points. BOWDLERIZE means "to purge literature of all possibly offensive or morally impure material".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbaʊd.lə.ˌɹaɪz/

Pronunciation

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verb

To remove or alter those parts of a text considered offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unseemly.
Example: The bowdlerized version of the novel, while free of vulgarity, was also free of flavor.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to purge literature of all possibly offensive or morally impure material

In a sentence: "They bowdlerize."

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Letter Values

Z10

= 25

BOWDLERIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is BOWDLERIZE a Scrabble word?: BOWDLERIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points.
What does BOWDLERIZE mean?: to purge literature of all possibly offensive or morally impure material
How do you use BOWDLERIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bowdlerize."
How many points is BOWDLERIZE worth in Scrabble?: BOWDLERIZE is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOWDLERIZE?: BOWDLERIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BOWDLERIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOWDLERIZED, BOWDLERIZER, BOWDLERIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.