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Definition of specialize

"specialize" in the verb sense

1. specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down

become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

"She specializes in Near Eastern history"

2. specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise

be specific about

"Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"

3. specialize, specialise

suit to a special purpose

"specialize one's research"

"this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"

4. specialize, specialise

devote oneself to a special area of work

"She specializes in honey bees"

"This baker specializes in French bread"

5. speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialise

evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

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specialize in Scrabble®

The word specialize 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: 23

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters specialize:

SPECIALIZE
(234)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (6 words)

capsize, eclipse, icepail, laicise, laicize, special

 

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

SPECIALIZE
(234)
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(216)
SPECIALIZE
(156)
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specialize in Words With Friends™

The word specialize 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: 26

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

SPECIALIZE
(324)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (6 words)

capsize, eclipse, icepail, laicise, laicize, special

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word specialize

SPECIALIZE
(324)
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(288)
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(180)
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(150)
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(144)
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(56)
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(39)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In specialize

SPECIALIZE
(324)
SPECIALIZE
(288)
SPECIALIZE
(204)
SPECIALIZE
(180)
LAICIZE
(179 = 144 + 35)
CAPSIZE
(167 = 132 + 35)
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(161 = 126 + 35)
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(155 = 120 + 35)
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(150)
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(149 = 114 + 35)
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(144)
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SPECIALIZE
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(120)
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ZAPS
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