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Word: AUTHORIZED

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 U 1 T 1 H 4 O 1 R 1 I 1 Z 10 E 1 D 2
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /รฆสŒฮธหˆษ’rษชzed/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 23 pts
WWF Score 23 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 10
Top Tile Z (10 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of AUTHORIZED

verb
  1. To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

    "The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."

  2. To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).

    "The judge authorized the wiretapping."

adjective
  1. Explicitly allowed.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "authorized", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "authorized" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 23 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 23 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 23 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AUTHORIZED a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
AUTHORIZED is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is AUTHORIZED worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, AUTHORIZED is worth 23 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 23 points.
How many syllables are in AUTHORIZED? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in AUTHORIZED.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AUTHORIZED:

  • # the authorized effect
  • # master of authorized
  • # playing with authorized
  • # in terms of authorized

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