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Is ORIENTALISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ORIENTALISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ORIENTALISM mean?

  1. noun

    the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people

  2. noun

    the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations

    “orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

11

Letters

O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 13 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 ORIENTALISM

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

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Back hooks1

Anagrams of ORIENTALISM

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