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Is TERRORISM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TERRORISM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TERRORISM mean?

  1. noun

    the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

9

Letters

T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + R (1) + O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + M (3) = 11 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 TERRORISM

Single letters that turn TERRORISM 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 TERRORISM

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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