How many points is SENSATIONALISM worth in Scrabble?

SENSATIONALISM is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SENSATIONALISM?

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

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SENSATIONALISM

16 pts

SENSATIONALISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. SENSATIONALISM is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

The use of sensational subject matter, style or methods, or the sensational subject matter itself; behavior, published materials, or broadcasts that are intentionally controversial, exaggerated, lurid, loud, or attention-grabbing. Especially applied to news media in a pejorative sense that they are reporting in a manner to gain audience or notoriety but at the expense of accuracy and professionalism.
A theory of philosophy that all knowledge is ultimately derived from the senses.

Synonyms: sensualism

Antonyms: antisensationalism

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The sensationalism is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SENSATIONALISM. It scores 16 points.

Word forms

SENSATIONALISMS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

SENSATIONALISM Scrabble FAQ

Is SENSATIONALISM a Scrabble word?: SENSATIONALISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does SENSATIONALISM mean?: SENSATIONALISM is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use SENSATIONALISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sensationalism is noted."
How many points is SENSATIONALISM worth in Scrabble?: SENSATIONALISM is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SENSATIONALISM?: SENSATIONALISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).