How many points is COLOURISM worth in Scrabble?

COLOURISM is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COLOURISM?

COLOURISM is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to COLOURISM?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COLOURISM

13 pts

COLOURISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. COLOURISM means "discrimination in which people are judged on the basis of their skin colour".

Meaning & examples

noun

Prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification.
A style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

discrimination in which people are judged on the basis of their skin colour

In a sentence: "The colourism is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of COLOURISM. It scores 13 points.

Back hooks

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

COLOURISMS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

COLOURISM Scrabble FAQ

Is COLOURISM a Scrabble word?: COLOURISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does COLOURISM mean?: discrimination in which people are judged on the basis of their skin colour
How do you use COLOURISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The colourism is noted."
How many points is COLOURISM worth in Scrabble?: COLOURISM is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COLOURISM?: COLOURISM is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COLOURISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COLOURISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.