How many points is CHARACTERISE worth in Scrabble?

CHARACTERISE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHARACTERISE?

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

Can you add a letter to CHARACTERISE?

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

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CHARACTERISE

19 pts

CHARACTERISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. CHARACTERISE means "to give a character to".

Meaning & examples

verb

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
To be typical of.
To determine the characteristics of.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to give a character to

In a sentence: "They characterise."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CHARACTERISE. It scores 19 points.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

CHARACTERISE Scrabble FAQ

Is CHARACTERISE a Scrabble word?: CHARACTERISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does CHARACTERISE mean?: to give a character to
How do you use CHARACTERISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They characterise."
How many points is CHARACTERISE worth in Scrabble?: CHARACTERISE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHARACTERISE?: CHARACTERISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHARACTERISE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHARACTERISED, CHARACTERISER, CHARACTERISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.