CRITICIZE
/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
C
3/4
R
1/1
I
1/1
T
1/1
I
1/1
C
3/4
I
1/1
Z
10/10
E
1/1
Definition of CRITICIZE
verb
To find fault (with something).
"They criticized him for endangering people's lives."
verb
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.
Examples of CRITICIZE in a Sentence
- "They criticized him for endangering people's lives."
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
24
points
Is CRITICIZE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRITICIZE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts
Words With Friends — 24 pts
Tip: CRITICIZE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRITICIZE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | i | t | i | c | i | z | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 22 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRITICIZE
45 words from the letters in CRITICIZE
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How to Use CRITICIZE in Word Games
CRITICIZE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRITICIZE to find 45 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CRITICIZE
What does CRITICIZE mean?
CRITICIZE is a verb. To find fault (with something).
Is CRITICIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CRITICIZE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CRITICIZE worth in Scrabble?
CRITICIZE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CRITICIZE?
You can make 45 words from the letters in CRITICIZE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CRITICIZE?
Synonyms of CRITICIZE include: appraise, censure, judge, pick at. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.