How many points is LAICIZE worth in Scrabble?

LAICIZE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAICIZE?

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

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

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18 pts

LAICIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. LAICIZE means "remove ecclesiastical status from".

To convert from church controlled to independent of the church; to secularize.
Example: They will laicise each of the schools in the district.
To reduce from clergy to layman.
Example: Due to his controversial views the Vatican decided to laicise the priest.
To convert to lay status.
Example: The soup kitchen laicised, it moved out of the church and registered as an independent non-profit.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

remove ecclesiastical status from

In a sentence: "They laicize."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LAICIZE. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is LAICIZE a Scrabble word?: LAICIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does LAICIZE mean?: remove ecclesiastical status from
How do you use LAICIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They laicize."
How many points is LAICIZE worth in Scrabble?: LAICIZE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAICIZE?: LAICIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAICIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LAICIZED, LAICIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.