How many points is PATRONISE worth in Scrabble?

PATRONISE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PATRONISE?

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

Can you add a letter to PATRONISE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

PATRONISE

11 pts

PATRONISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. PATRONISE is a verb form of patronize. PATRONIZE means "treat in a condescending way".

Meaning & examples

verb

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.
To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.
To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

Synonyms: condescend, infantilize, enpatron, patrocinate

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PATRONISE is a verb form of patronize. PATRONIZE means "treat in a condescending way".

In a sentence: "They patronise."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PATRONISE. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PATRONIZE20 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

PATRONISE Scrabble FAQ

Is PATRONISE a Scrabble word?: PATRONISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does PATRONISE mean?: PATRONISE is a verb form of patronize. PATRONIZE means "treat in a condescending way".
How do you use PATRONISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They patronise."
How many points is PATRONISE worth in Scrabble?: PATRONISE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PATRONISE?: PATRONISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PATRONISE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PATRONISED, PATRONISER, PATRONISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.