How many points is MELANISM worth in Scrabble?

MELANISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELANISM?

MELANISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MELANISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

MELANISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. MELANISM means "abnormally dark pigmentation of the skin".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

abnormally dark pigmentation of the skin

Check the Scrabble meaning of MELANISM. It scores 12 points.

Add one letter after MELANISM. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

= 12

Is MELANISM a Scrabble word?: MELANISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is MELANISM worth in Scrabble?: MELANISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MELANISM?: MELANISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MELANISM?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MELANISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.