Is “Characterizes” a Scrabble word?
Yes
CHARACTERIZES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Characterizes
verb
1.To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
2.To be typical of.
3.To determine the characteristics of.