How many points is MECHANISM worth in Scrabble?

MECHANISM is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MECHANISM?

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

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

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18 pts

MECHANISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. MECHANISM means "way a machine works".

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛkənɪzm/

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.
A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.
Example: political machine

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

way a machine works

In a sentence: "The mechanism is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MECHANISM. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is MECHANISM a Scrabble word?: MECHANISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does MECHANISM mean?: way a machine works
How do you use MECHANISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mechanism is noted."
How many points is MECHANISM worth in Scrabble?: MECHANISM is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MECHANISM?: MECHANISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MECHANISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MECHANISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.