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Is CATECHISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CATECHISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CATECHISM mean?

  1. noun

    a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

  2. noun

    an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 18 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 CATECHISM

Single letters that turn CATECHISM 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

Anagrams of CATECHISM

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Words you can make from CATECHISM

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