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Is PROTECTIONISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PROTECTIONISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PROTECTIONISM mean?

  1. noun

    the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

13

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 19 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 PROTECTIONISM

Single letters that turn PROTECTIONISM 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 PROTECTIONISM

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