How many points is POSTERIZE worth in Scrabble?

POSTERIZE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POSTERIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to POSTERIZE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

POSTERIZE

20 pts

POSTERIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. POSTERIZE means "humiliate (a sporting opponent) by performing a dramatic feat against them".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpəʊstəɹaɪz/

Pronunciation: /ˈpəʊstəɹaɪz/

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verb

To reduce the number of colors in an image, changing a continuous gradation of tone to several regions of fewer tones, with abrupt changes from one tone to another.
: To score a slam dunk by leaping over another player.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

humiliate (a sporting opponent) by performing a dramatic feat against them

In a sentence: "They posterize."

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 20

POSTERIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is POSTERIZE a Scrabble word?: POSTERIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does POSTERIZE mean?: humiliate (a sporting opponent) by performing a dramatic feat against them
How do you use POSTERIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They posterize."
How many points is POSTERIZE worth in Scrabble?: POSTERIZE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POSTERIZE?: POSTERIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POSTERIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POSTERIZED, POSTERIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.