DECRIMINALIZE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DECRIMINALIZE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DECRIMINALIZE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 27 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: verb
make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"
DECRIMINALIZE (verb): make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized".
Synonyms
legalize, legalise, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DECRIMINALIZE scores 27 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- E = 1
- C = 3
- R = 1
- I = 1
- M = 3
- I = 1
- N = 1
- A = 1
- L = 1
- I = 1
- Z = 10
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, D×1, E×2, I×3, L×1, M×1, N×1, R×1, Z×1
Letter breakdown
DECRIMINALIZE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
DECRIMINALIZE is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DECRIMINALIZE — make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"" (27 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
DECRIMINALIZE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is DECRIMINALIZE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DECRIMINALIZE (verb): make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized".
In standard Scrabble scoring, DECRIMINALIZE totals 27 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. DECRIMINALIZE includes premium tiles (Z), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
DECRIMINALIZE is 13 letters long, begins with D, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ACDEEIIILMNRZ. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so DECRIMINALIZE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 6 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 13-letter entries, DECRIMINALIZE ranks by raw score (27 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include UNQUIZZICALLY, QUIZZICALNESS, BENZDIOXAZINE, QUINQUEJUGOUS; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DECRIMINALIZE carries 6 vowels and 7 consonants. High-value letters (Z) make DECRIMINALIZE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on D or E are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
DECRIMINALIZE is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 13-letter entries like DECRIMINALIZE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DECRIMINALIZE contains A, C, D, E, I, L, M, N, R, Z helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d???????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DECRIMINALIZE include CR, DE, EC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, E, C, R, I, M, N, A, L, Z. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble decriminalize directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 27 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat DECRIMINALIZE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DECRIMINALIZE — make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"" (27 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is DECRIMINALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
- DECRIMINALIZE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 27 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is DECRIMINALIZE worth in Scrabble?
- DECRIMINALIZE is worth 27 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DECRIMINALIZE mean?
- DECRIMINALIZE (verb): make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DECRIMINALIZE?
- DECRIMINALIZE scores 27 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 13-letter words.
- Does DECRIMINALIZE have anagrams?
- DECRIMINALIZE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in DECRIMINALIZE?
- DECRIMINALIZE has 13 letters, starts with D, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ACDEEIIILMNRZ (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DECRIMINALIZE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 13-letter results or "contains" patterns that match DECRIMINALIZE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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