Utilize
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To make practical and effective use of something; to employ for a particular purpose. American spelling variant of 'utilise'.
“The company aims to utilize renewable energy sources.”
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Contains TILIZE pattern, four vowels, Z near end
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Worth 16 points; valuable Z tile makes this worthwhile
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