How many points is CANNIBALISM worth in Scrabble?

CANNIBALISM is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANNIBALISM?

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

Can you add a letter to CANNIBALISM?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CANNIBALISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CANNIBALISM

17 pts

CANNIBALISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CANNIBALISM means "the usually ritualistic eating of human flesh by a human being".

Meaning & examples

noun

The act of eating another of one's own species.
An act in which one thing consumes or takes over another of the same kind.
In speech, the occurrence of one word eliding part or all of the next word, because the syllables are the same. For example, "Look, an MIT shirt" for "Look, an MIT T-shirt".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the usually ritualistic eating of human flesh by a human being

In a sentence: "The cannibalism is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CANNIBALISM. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after CANNIBALISM. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

CANNIBALISMS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

CANNIBALISM Scrabble FAQ

Is CANNIBALISM a Scrabble word?: CANNIBALISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CANNIBALISM mean?: the usually ritualistic eating of human flesh by a human being
How do you use CANNIBALISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cannibalism is noted."
How many points is CANNIBALISM worth in Scrabble?: CANNIBALISM is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANNIBALISM?: CANNIBALISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CANNIBALISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CANNIBALISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.