How many points is LATINIZE worth in Scrabble?

LATINIZE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LATINIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to LATINIZE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LATINIZE

17 pts

LATINIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. LATINIZE means "translate into Latin".

Meaning & examples

verb

To translate something into the Latin language; or make a word similar in appearance or form to a Latin word.
Example: Guglielmus is a Latinized form of William.
To transliterate something into the characters of the Latin script; to Romanize
Example: The Cyrillic letter Л can be Latinized as L.
To make like the Roman Catholic Church or diffuse its ideas in.
Example: to Latinize the Church of England

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

translate into Latin

In a sentence: "They latinize."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LATINIZE. It scores 17 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before LATINIZE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

PLATINIZE20 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 17

LATINIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is LATINIZE a Scrabble word?: LATINIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does LATINIZE mean?: translate into Latin
How do you use LATINIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They latinize."
How many points is LATINIZE worth in Scrabble?: LATINIZE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LATINIZE?: LATINIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LATINIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLATINIZE, LATINIZED, LATINIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.