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Specialise
s 1p 3e 1c 3i 1a 1l 1i 1s 1e 1
About 3 syllables
verb · 10 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does specialise mean?
verb
devote oneself to a special area of work
“She specializes in honey bees”
Synonymsspecialize
be specific about
“Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?”
suit to a special purpose
“specialize one's research”
Synonymsspecialize
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
“She specializes in Near Eastern history”
Synonymsspecializenarrownarrow down
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
Synonymsspeciatedifferentiatespecialize
Is SPECIALISE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is SPECIALISE worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SPECIALISE
Best shorter words top 30 of 429
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Specialise: quick answers
Is SPECIALISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SPECIALISE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SPECIALISE worth?
SPECIALISE scores 14 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does specialise mean?
As a verb, specialise means “devote oneself to a special area of work”. It has 5 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in SPECIALISE?
You can make 429 shorter words from SPECIALISE, such as EPICLESIS, CALIPEES, ECLIPSES, ECLIPSIS. See the full list.