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Characterize

Yes, characterize is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 28 points in Scrabble.

What does characterize mean?

verb

  1. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist
  2. be characteristic of What characterizes a Venetian painting?

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for characterize

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points28
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of characterize

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CHARACTERIZE.

Words you can make from characterize

Unscramble CHARACTERIZE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is characterize a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Characterize is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is characterize worth in Scrabble?

Characterize is worth 28 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does characterize mean?

Characterize means: describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of.