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Is FUNCTIONALISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FUNCTIONALISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FUNCTIONALISM mean?

  1. noun

    a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment

  2. noun

    any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

26

Words With Friends

13

Letters

F (4) + U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 20 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 FUNCTIONALISM

Single letters that turn FUNCTIONALISM 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 FUNCTIONALISM

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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