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Is ALCOHOLISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALCOHOLISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALCOHOLISM mean?

  1. noun

    habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

  2. noun

    an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + L (1) + C (3) + O (1) + H (4) + O (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ALCOHOLISM

Single letters that turn ALCOHOLISM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ALCOHOLISM

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