How many points is FOSSILISE worth in Scrabble?

FOSSILISE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FOSSILISE?

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

Can you add a letter to FOSSILISE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FOSSILISE

12 pts

FOSSILISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. FOSSILISE is a verb form of fossilize. FOSSILIZE means "turn into a fossil".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make into a fossil
To become a fossil
(by extension) to become inflexible or outmoded

Synonyms: fossilate, fossilify

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FOSSILISE is a verb form of fossilize. FOSSILIZE means "turn into a fossil".

In a sentence: "They fossilise."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of FOSSILISE. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FOSSILIZE21 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

FOSSILISE Scrabble FAQ

Is FOSSILISE a Scrabble word?: FOSSILISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does FOSSILISE mean?: FOSSILISE is a verb form of fossilize. FOSSILIZE means "turn into a fossil".
How do you use FOSSILISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They fossilise."
How many points is FOSSILISE worth in Scrabble?: FOSSILISE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FOSSILISE?: FOSSILISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FOSSILISE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FOSSILISED, FOSSILISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.