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Is TAXONOMIST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TAXONOMIST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TAXONOMIST mean?

  1. noun

    a biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure and origin and behavior

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
21
Letters
10

T (1) + A (1) + X (8) + O (1) + N (1) + O (1) + M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 19 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 TAXONOMIST

Single letters that turn TAXONOMIST 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

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