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Is REDUCTIONISM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does REDUCTIONISM mean?

  1. noun

    a theory that all complex systems can be completely understood in terms of their components

  2. noun

    the analysis of complex things into simpler constituents

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

12

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + D (2) + U (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 REDUCTIONISM

Single letters that turn REDUCTIONISM 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

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