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ISM

5 pts

ISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. ISM means "a distinctive theory or doctrine".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a distinctive theory or doctrine

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ISM, without blank tiles.

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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.