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).

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

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12 pts

INITIALISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. INITIALISM means "an acronym formed from initial letters".

/ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/

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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

an acronym formed from initial letters

In a sentence: "The initialism is noted."

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

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

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

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Is INITIALISM a Scrabble word?: INITIALISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does INITIALISM mean?: an acronym formed from initial letters
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).
Can you add a letter to INITIALISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INITIALISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.