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Is IMPERIALISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IMPERIALISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMPERIALISM mean?

  1. noun

    a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries

  2. noun

    a political orientation that advocates imperial interests

  3. noun

    any instance of aggressive extension of authority

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

11

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 17 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 IMPERIALISM

Single letters that turn IMPERIALISM 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 IMPERIALISM

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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