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Is CATECHISMS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CATECHISMS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CATECHISMS mean?

Catechisms is a form of CATECHISM.

  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

Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
21
Letters
10

C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + C (3) + H (4) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) + S (1) = 19 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 CATECHISMS

CATECHISMS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of CATECHISMS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CATECHISMS

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