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Is SHAMANISM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SHAMANISM mean?

  1. noun

    any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)

  2. noun

    an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

9

Letters

S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + M (3) + A (1) + N (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 SHAMANISM

Single letters that turn SHAMANISM 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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