e-n-e-r-g-i-z-e-r
ENERGIZER is someone or something that energizes, gives energy, or provides vitality. In word games, it's a powerful 9-letter word featuring the high-value Z tile (10 points).
19
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
An ENERGIZER is anything that imparts energy, vitality, or enthusiasm. While many know it as a battery brand (think of the bunny that keeps going), the word itself predates the commercial use and refers to any source of energy or motivation.
In word games, ENERGIZER is a powerhouse worth 19 base points. The Z tile (10 points) is the star performer, but the word also benefits from common letters that make it more playable than other Z words. With three E's, it offers excellent flexibility.
Strategic tip: ENERGIZER is perfect for a 50-point bingo bonus. Look for opportunities to build from ENERGY or ENERGIZE, adding the -R or -ER suffix. The triple E's provide multiple hooking points for parallel plays.
ENERGIZER comes from "energize" plus the agent suffix "-er." The root "energy" derives from Greek "energeia" meaning "activity" or "operation," coined by Aristotle from "en" (in) + "ergon" (work). The -izer ending indicates "one who does" or "that which causes," making an energizer literally "that which puts work into something."
•ENERGIZER contains three E's, making it one of the most flexible Z words to play
•The -IZER suffix appears in many words (organizer, fertilizer), a useful pattern to remember
•Building from ENERGY → ENERGIZE → ENERGIZER shows smart sequential play strategy
"ENERGIZER for a bingo with the Z on a triple letter - that's 80+ points right there!"
"I saved my Z for ENERGIZER - those triple E's made it so much easier to place!"
BUZZWORD
32 pts
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28 pts
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28 pts
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27 pts
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24 pts
COMPLEX
20 pts
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19 pts
EXAMPLE
18 pts