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AUTHORIZES

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of AUTHORIZES

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."

Examples of AUTHORIZES 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
22
points
WWF
22
points

Is AUTHORIZES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

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

Letter Values for AUTHORIZES

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

Letter authorizes Total
Scrabble 11141111011 22
WWF 12131111011 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUTHORIZES

100 words from the letters in AUTHORIZES

How to Use AUTHORIZES in Word Games

AUTHORIZES is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About AUTHORIZES

What does AUTHORIZES mean?
AUTHORIZES is a verb. To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
Is AUTHORIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AUTHORIZES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AUTHORIZES worth in Scrabble?
AUTHORIZES is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from AUTHORIZES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AUTHORIZES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.