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SEIZING

/ˈsizɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

S 1/1
E 1/1
I 1/1
Z 10/10
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SEIZING

verb

To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

verb

To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).

verb

To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

"to seize a ship after libeling"

noun

The act of grabbing or taking possession.

noun

(chiefly in the plural) Something seized.

"The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X."

noun

A type of lashing or binding by a small cord.

adjective

That seizes the attention; impressive.

Synonyms of SEIZING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SEIZING in a Sentence

  • "to seize a ship after libeling"
  • "The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
19
points

Is SEIZING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SEIZING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.

Letter Values for SEIZING

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

Letter seizing Total
Scrabble 11110112 17
WWF 11110123 19

How to Use SEIZING in Word Games

SEIZING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SEIZING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SEIZING to find 55 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SEIZING

What does SEIZING mean?
SEIZING is a verb. To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
Is SEIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SEIZING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SEIZING worth in Scrabble?
SEIZING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SEIZING?
You can make 55 words from the letters in SEIZING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SEIZING?
Synonyms of SEIZING include: arrogate, commandeer, confiscate, clasp, grasp, grip. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.