How many points is TARANTISM worth in Scrabble?

TARANTISM is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TARANTISM?

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

Can you add a letter to TARANTISM?

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

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TARANTISM

11 pts

TARANTISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. TARANTISM means "nervous disorder marked by uncontrollable bodily movement, widespread in S Italy during the 15th to 17th centuries: popularly thought to be caused by the bite of a tarantula".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtæɹəntɪzm/

noun

An extreme urge to dance, popularly thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula (Lycosa tarantula) and prevalent in southern Italy in the 15th through 17th centuries.

Synonyms: choreomania, dancing mania

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

nervous disorder marked by uncontrollable bodily movement, widespread in S Italy during the 15th to 17th centuries: popularly thought to be caused by the bite of a tarantula

In a sentence: "The tarantism is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TARANTISM. It scores 11 points.

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TARANTISMS12 pts

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

Letter Values

= 11

TARANTISM Scrabble FAQ

Is TARANTISM a Scrabble word?: TARANTISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does TARANTISM mean?: nervous disorder marked by uncontrollable bodily movement, widespread in S Italy during the 15th to 17th centuries: popularly thought to be caused by the bite of a tarantula
How do you use TARANTISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tarantism is noted."
How many points is TARANTISM worth in Scrabble?: TARANTISM is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TARANTISM?: TARANTISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TARANTISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TARANTISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.