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LAICIZE

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

L 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
Z 10/10
E 1/1

Definition of LAICIZE

verb

To convert from church controlled to independent of the church; to secularize.

"They will laicise each of the schools in the district."

verb

To reduce from clergy to layman.

"Due to his controversial views the Vatican decided to laicise the priest."

verb

To convert to lay status.

"The soup kitchen laicised, it moved out of the church and registered as an independent non-profit."

Examples of LAICIZE in a Sentence

  • "They will laicise each of the schools in the district."
  • "Due to his controversial views the Vatican decided to laicise the priest."
  • "The soup kitchen laicised, it moved out of the church and registered as an independent non-profit."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
20
points

Is LAICIZE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LAICIZE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 68 points total.

Letter Values for LAICIZE

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

Letter laicize Total
Scrabble 11131101 18
WWF 21141101 20

How to Use LAICIZE in Word Games

LAICIZE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since LAICIZE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 68 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LAICIZE to find 36 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LAICIZE

What does LAICIZE mean?
LAICIZE is a verb. To convert from church controlled to independent of the church; to secularize.
Is LAICIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAICIZE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAICIZE worth in Scrabble?
LAICIZE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LAICIZE?
You can make 36 words from the letters in LAICIZE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.