How many points is TEMPORIZE worth in Scrabble?

TEMPORIZE is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TEMPORIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to TEMPORIZE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TEMPORIZE

22 pts

TEMPORIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. TEMPORIZE means "gain time by negotiation or evasiveness".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtɛmpəɹaɪz/

verb

To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes in order to reach a compromise or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.
To apply a temporary piece of dental work that will later be removed.
To comply with the time or occasion; to humor, or yield to, the current of opinion or circumstances; also, to trim, as between two parties.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

gain time by negotiation or evasiveness

In a sentence: "They temporize."

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Letter Values

Z10

= 22

TEMPORIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is TEMPORIZE a Scrabble word?: TEMPORIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does TEMPORIZE mean?: gain time by negotiation or evasiveness
How do you use TEMPORIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They temporize."
How many points is TEMPORIZE worth in Scrabble?: TEMPORIZE is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TEMPORIZE?: TEMPORIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TEMPORIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TEMPORIZED, TEMPORIZER, TEMPORIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.