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Is SENSATIONALISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SENSATIONALISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SENSATIONALISM mean?

  1. noun

    subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes

  2. noun

    the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes

    “the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation”

  3. noun

    (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

  4. noun

    (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

14

Letters

S (1) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 16 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 SENSATIONALISM

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

Front hooks0

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Back hooks1

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