How many points is CIVILISE worth in Scrabble?

CIVILISE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CIVILISE?

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

Can you add a letter to CIVILISE?

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

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CIVILISE

13 pts

CIVILISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CIVILISE is a verb form of civilize. CIVILIZE means "refine or educate (a person)".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

verb

To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
To introduce or impose the standards of one civilisation upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behavior.
To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.

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Definition and meaning

CIVILISE is a verb form of civilize. CIVILIZE means "refine or educate (a person)".

In a sentence: "They civilise."

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Base words

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CIVILIZE22 pts

Back hooks

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

Letter Values

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CIVILISE Scrabble FAQ

Is CIVILISE a Scrabble word?: CIVILISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CIVILISE mean?: CIVILISE is a verb form of civilize. CIVILIZE means "refine or educate (a person)".
How do you use CIVILISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They civilise."
How many points is CIVILISE worth in Scrabble?: CIVILISE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CIVILISE?: CIVILISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CIVILISE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CIVILISED, CIVILISER, CIVILISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.