How many points is PALATALIZE worth in Scrabble?

PALATALIZE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PALATALIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to PALATALIZE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PALATALIZE

21 pts

PALATALIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. PALATALIZE means "to pronounce (a speech sound) with the blade of the tongue touching the palate".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.
Example: Most English speakers palatalize the letter t in the word "nature".
(unaccusative, of a sound) To be pronounced with the tongue against the palate.

Synonyms: palatize

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to pronounce (a speech sound) with the blade of the tongue touching the palate

In a sentence: "They palatalize."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PALATALIZE. It scores 21 points.

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 21

PALATALIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is PALATALIZE a Scrabble word?: PALATALIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does PALATALIZE mean?: to pronounce (a speech sound) with the blade of the tongue touching the palate
How do you use PALATALIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They palatalize."
How many points is PALATALIZE worth in Scrabble?: PALATALIZE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PALATALIZE?: PALATALIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PALATALIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PALATALIZED, PALATALIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.