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ISM
5 ptsISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. ISM means "a distinctive theory or doctrine".
noun
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Dictionary Definition
a distinctive theory or doctrine
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Front hooks
Add one letter before ISM. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
Back hooks
Add one letter after ISM. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ISM, without blank tiles.
Word forms
Letter Values
I1
S1
M3
= 5
ISM Scrabble FAQ
- Is ISM a Scrabble word?
- ISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
- How many points is ISM worth in Scrabble?
- ISM is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept ISM?
- ISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to ISM?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes JISM, ISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.