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AUTHORIZED

/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of AUTHORIZED

verb

To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

verb

To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).

"The judge authorized the wiretapping."

adjective

Explicitly allowed.

Synonyms of AUTHORIZED

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of AUTHORIZED

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of AUTHORIZED in a Sentence

  • "The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
  • "The judge authorized the wiretapping."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
23
points
WWF
23
points

Is AUTHORIZED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, AUTHORIZED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 23 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 23 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: AUTHORIZED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for AUTHORIZED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter authorized Total
Scrabble 11141111012 23
WWF 12131111012 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUTHORIZED

100 words from the letters in AUTHORIZED

How to Use AUTHORIZED in Word Games

AUTHORIZED is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AUTHORIZED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About AUTHORIZED

What does AUTHORIZED mean?
AUTHORIZED is a verb. To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Is AUTHORIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AUTHORIZED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AUTHORIZED worth in Scrabble?
AUTHORIZED is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from AUTHORIZED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AUTHORIZED. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of AUTHORIZED?
Synonyms of AUTHORIZED include: allowed, permitted. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.