Definition of ostracize

"ostracize" in the verb sense

1. banish, ban, ostracize, ostracise, shun, cast out, blackball

expel from a community or group

2. ostracize, ostracise

avoid speaking to or dealing with

"Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me"

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ostracize in Scrabble®

The word ostracize is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 20

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters ostracize:

OSTRACIZE
(207)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (11 words)

azotise, coaster, coziest, crazies, cristae, czarist, erotica, erotics, raciest, recoats, scoriae

 

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In ostracize

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ostracize in Words With Friends™

The word ostracize is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 21

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters ostracize:

OSTRACIZE
(279)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (11 words)

azotise, coaster, coziest, crazies, cristae, czarist, erotica, erotics, raciest, recoats, scoriae

 

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In ostracize

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(279)
COZIEST
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(174)
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