AUTHORIZES
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of AUTHORIZES
To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
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
Is AUTHORIZES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AUTHORIZES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | u | t | h | o | r | i | z | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUTHORIZES
100 words from the letters in AUTHORIZES
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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.
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