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PENALIZE

/ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb

P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
Z 10/10
E 1/1

Definition of PENALIZE

verb

To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.

verb

To impose a handicap on.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
22
points

Is PENALIZE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: PENALIZE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PENALIZE

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

Letter penalize Total
Scrabble 311111101 19
WWF 412121101 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENALIZE

100 words from the letters in PENALIZE

How to Use PENALIZE in Word Games

PENALIZE is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PENALIZE

What does PENALIZE mean?
PENALIZE is a verb. To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
Is PENALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENALIZE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENALIZE worth in Scrabble?
PENALIZE is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENALIZE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PENALIZE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.