Is SCHISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCHISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SCHISM mean?
- noun
division of a group into opposing factions
“another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy”
- noun
the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + C (3) + H (4) + 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 SCHISM
Single letters that turn SCHISM 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 SCHISM
The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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