Dictionary
Specialize
s 1p 3e 1c 3i 1a 1l 1i 1z 10e 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 specialize mean?
verb
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
“She specializes in Near Eastern history”
Synonymsspecialisenarrownarrow down
be specific about
“Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?”
suit to a special purpose
“specialize one's research”
Synonymsspecialise
devote oneself to a special area of work
“She specializes in honey bees”
Synonymsspecialise
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
Synonymsspeciatedifferentiatespecialise
Is SPECIALIZE 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 SPECIALIZE worth?
Scrabble
23 ptsWords With Friends
26 ptsWordfeud
25 ptsNYT Crossplay
24 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SPECIALIZE
Best shorter words top 30 of 337
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Specialize: quick answers
Is SPECIALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SPECIALIZE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 23 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SPECIALIZE worth?
SPECIALIZE scores 23 points in Scrabble, 26 in Words With Friends, 25 in Wordfeud and 24 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does specialize mean?
As a verb, specialize means “become more focused on an area of activity or field of study”. It has 5 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in SPECIALIZE?
You can make 337 shorter words from SPECIALIZE, such as CAPIZES, CAPSIZE, LAICIZES, CAPIZ. See the full list.