How many points is UTILIZE worth in Scrabble?

UTILIZE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UTILIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to UTILIZE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

UTILIZE

16 pts

UTILIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. UTILIZE means "make practical use of".

Meaning & examples

/ˈjuːtɨlaɪz/

verb

To make use of; to use.
To make useful; to find a practical use for.
To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.

Synonyms: employ, exploit, use

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

make practical use of

In a sentence: "They utilize."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of UTILIZE. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 16

UTILIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is UTILIZE a Scrabble word?: UTILIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does UTILIZE mean?: make practical use of
How do you use UTILIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They utilize."
How many points is UTILIZE worth in Scrabble?: UTILIZE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UTILIZE?: UTILIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UTILIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UTILIZED, UTILIZER, UTILIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.