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Is MECHANISM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MECHANISM mean?

  1. noun

    the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

    “he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions”

  2. noun

    the technical aspects of doing something

    “a mechanism of social control”

  3. noun

    a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

    “the mechanism of the ear”

  4. noun

    (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
21
Letters
9

M (3) + E (1) + C (3) + H (4) + A (1) + N (1) + 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 MECHANISM

Single letters that turn MECHANISM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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Back hooks1

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