Seize
/siːz/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:14 pts5 letters
Definition of Seize
verb
- To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
- To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
"to seize a ship after libeling"
- To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
"a fever seized him"
- To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.
"to seize or stop one rope on to another"
Anagrams of Seize
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
e1
i1
z10
e1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Seize
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Seize"
Seize is a 5-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Seize" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "seize" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.