How many points is INITIALISM worth in Scrabble?

INITIALISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INITIALISM?

INITIALISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

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INITIALISM

12 pts

INITIALISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. INITIALISM is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/

noun

A term formed from the initial letters of several words or parts of words, but which is itself pronounced letter by letter.
Example: BBC is an initialism for British Broadcasting Corporation.
The process of forming words or terms using initial letters of other words.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

INITIALISM is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The initialism is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of INITIALISM. It scores 12 points.

Word forms

INITIALISMS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in INITIALISM, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

INITIALISM Scrabble FAQ

Is INITIALISM a Scrabble word?: INITIALISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does INITIALISM mean?: INITIALISM is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use INITIALISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The initialism is noted."
How many points is INITIALISM worth in Scrabble?: INITIALISM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INITIALISM?: INITIALISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).