How many points is CRITICIZE worth in Scrabble?

CRITICIZE is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRITICIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to CRITICIZE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CRITICIZE

22 pts

CRITICIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. CRITICIZE means "find fault with".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

find fault with

In a sentence: "They criticize."

Share CRITICIZE

Check the Scrabble meaning of CRITICIZE. It scores 22 points.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 22

CRITICIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is CRITICIZE a Scrabble word?: CRITICIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does CRITICIZE mean?: find fault with
How do you use CRITICIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They criticize."
How many points is CRITICIZE worth in Scrabble?: CRITICIZE is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRITICIZE?: CRITICIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRITICIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRITICIZED, CRITICIZER, CRITICIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.