VERBALIZE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is VERBALIZE a Scrabble word?
Yes. VERBALIZE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 23 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
be verbose; "This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious"
- convert into a verb; "many English nouns have become verbalized"
- articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
- express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"
- be verbose; "This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious"
Synonyms
verbalise, express, utter, give tongue to, talk, speak, mouth
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
VERBALIZE scores 23 points before board multipliers.
- V = 4
- E = 1
- R = 1
- B = 3
- A = 1
- L = 1
- I = 1
- Z = 10
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, E×2, I×1, L×1, R×1, V×1, Z×1
Letter breakdown
VERBALIZE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 9-letter words
Crossword relevance
VERBALIZE is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with V, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "VERBALIZE — be verbose; "This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious"" (23 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
VERBALIZE 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 VERBALIZE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
VERBALIZE (verb): convert into a verb; "many English nouns have become verbalized". Additional senses: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"; express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"; be verbose; "This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious".
In standard Scrabble scoring, VERBALIZE totals 23 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. VERBALIZE includes premium tiles (Z), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
VERBALIZE is 9 letters long, begins with V, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ABEEILRVZ. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so VERBALIZE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, VERBALIZE ranks by raw score (23 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, VERBALIZE carries 4 vowels and 5 consonants. High-value letters (Z) make VERBALIZE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on V or E are common study angles; browse words starting with V and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
VERBALIZE is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with V, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like VERBALIZE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that VERBALIZE contains A, B, E, I, L, R, V, Z helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as v???????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside VERBALIZE include BA, IZ, RB — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: V, E, R, B, A, L, I, 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 verbalize directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 23 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 VERBALIZE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "VERBALIZE — be verbose; "This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious"" (23 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 VERBALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
- VERBALIZE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 23 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 VERBALIZE worth in Scrabble?
- VERBALIZE is worth 23 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: be verbose; "This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does VERBALIZE mean?
- VERBALIZE (verb): convert into a verb; "many English nouns have become verbalized". Additional senses: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"; express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"; be verbose; "This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of VERBALIZE?
- VERBALIZE scores 23 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 9-letter words.
- Does VERBALIZE have anagrams?
- VERBALIZE 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 VERBALIZE?
- VERBALIZE has 9 letters, starts with V, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ABEEILRVZ (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find VERBALIZE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 9-letter results or "contains" patterns that match VERBALIZE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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