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Is REALISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, REALISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does REALISM mean?

  1. noun

    the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

  2. noun

    the state of being actual or real

    “the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him”

  3. noun

    (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

  4. noun

    an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

7

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 9 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 REALISM

Single letters that turn REALISM 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

Anagrams of REALISM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from REALISM

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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