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Is SPECIALISM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPECIALISM mean?

  1. noun

    the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation

  2. noun

    the special line of work you have adopted as your career

    “his specialization is gastroenterology”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + I (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 SPECIALISM

Single letters that turn SPECIALISM 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 SPECIALISM

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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