DIABOLIZE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DIABOLIZE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DIABOLIZE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: verb
turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war"
DIABOLIZE (verb): turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war".
Synonyms
devilize, devilise, diabolise
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DIABOLIZE scores 21 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- I = 1
- A = 1
- B = 3
- O = 1
- L = 1
- I = 1
- Z = 10
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, D×1, E×1, I×2, L×1, O×1, Z×1
Letter breakdown
DIABOLIZE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 9-letter words
Crossword relevance
DIABOLIZE is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DIABOLIZE — turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war"" (21 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
DIABOLIZE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is DIABOLIZE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DIABOLIZE (verb): turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war".
In standard Scrabble scoring, DIABOLIZE totals 21 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. DIABOLIZE includes premium tiles (Z), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
DIABOLIZE is 9 letters long, begins with D, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ABDEIILOZ. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so DIABOLIZE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, DIABOLIZE ranks by raw score (21 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DIABOLIZE carries 5 vowels and 4 consonants. High-value letters (Z) make DIABOLIZE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on D or E are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
DIABOLIZE is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like DIABOLIZE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DIABOLIZE contains A, B, D, E, I, L, O, Z helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d???????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DIABOLIZE include AB, BO, DI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, I, A, B, O, L, Z, E. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble diabolize directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 21 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat DIABOLIZE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DIABOLIZE — turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war"" (21 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is DIABOLIZE a valid Scrabble word?
- DIABOLIZE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is DIABOLIZE worth in Scrabble?
- DIABOLIZE is worth 21 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DIABOLIZE mean?
- DIABOLIZE (verb): turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DIABOLIZE?
- DIABOLIZE scores 21 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 9-letter words.
- Does DIABOLIZE have anagrams?
- DIABOLIZE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in DIABOLIZE?
- DIABOLIZE has 9 letters, starts with D, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ABDEIILOZ (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DIABOLIZE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 9-letter results or "contains" patterns that match DIABOLIZE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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