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Is DISMISSAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISMISSAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISMISSAL mean?

  1. noun

    a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

  2. noun

    official notice that you have been fired from your job

  3. noun

    permission to go; the sending away of someone

  4. noun

    the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + S (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 12 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 DISMISSAL

Single letters that turn DISMISSAL 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 DISMISSAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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