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Is EMPIRICISM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EMPIRICISM mean?

  1. noun

    (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

  2. noun

    the application of empirical methods in any art or science

  3. noun

    medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

10

Letters

E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + I (1) + R (1) + I (1) + C (3) + 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 EMPIRICISM

Single letters that turn EMPIRICISM 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

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