How many points is VELARIZED worth in Scrabble?

VELARIZED is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VELARIZED?

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

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VELARIZED

22 pts

VELARIZED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. VELARIZED is a verb form of velarize. VELARIZE means "supplement the pronunciation of (a speech sound) with articulation at the soft palate".

Meaning & examples

verb

To raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant, such as the l of English pool.
To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a velar.
Example: In several dialects of Central German, the cluster -nd- has been velarized to -ng-.

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verb

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Definition and meaning

VELARIZED is a verb form of velarize. VELARIZE means "supplement the pronunciation of (a speech sound) with articulation at the soft palate".

In a sentence: "They velarized."

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Base words

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VELARIZE20 pts

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Letter Values

Z10

= 22

VELARIZED Scrabble FAQ

Is VELARIZED a Scrabble word?: VELARIZED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does VELARIZED mean?: VELARIZED is a verb form of velarize. VELARIZE means "supplement the pronunciation of (a speech sound) with articulation at the soft palate".
How do you use VELARIZED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They velarized."
How many points is VELARIZED worth in Scrabble?: VELARIZED is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VELARIZED?: VELARIZED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).