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Is CRITICISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CRITICISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CRITICISM mean?

  1. noun

    disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

    “the senator received severe criticism from his opponent”

  2. noun

    a serious examination and judgment of something

    “constructive criticism is always appreciated”

  3. noun

    a written evaluation of a work of literature

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

9

Letters

C (3) + R (1) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 15 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 CRITICISM

Single letters that turn CRITICISM 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 CRITICISM

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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