Word: AUTHORIZED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of AUTHORIZED
- To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).
"The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter."
- To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).
"The judge authorized the wiretapping."
- Explicitly allowed.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "authorized", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "authorized" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AUTHORIZED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AUTHORIZED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AUTHORIZED? โผ
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๐ 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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