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Is SKEPTICISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SKEPTICISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SKEPTICISM mean?

  1. noun

    doubt about the truth of something

  2. noun

    the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

10

Letters

S (1) + K (5) + E (1) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + C (3) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 20 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 SKEPTICISM

Single letters that turn SKEPTICISM 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 SKEPTICISM

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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