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ISM

3 letters · 1 syllable

I 1/1
S 1/1
M 3/4

Definition of ISM

ISM is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is ISM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like ISM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for ISM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter ism Total
Scrabble 113 5
WWF 114 6

Anagrams of ISM

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ISM

6 words from the letters in ISM

How to Use ISM in Word Games

ISM is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: ISM is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ISM to find 6 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ISM

What does ISM mean?
ISM is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is ISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ISM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ISM worth in Scrabble?
ISM is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from ISM?
You can make 6 words from the letters in ISM. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of ISM?
The anagrams of ISM (words using the exact same letters) are: MIS, SIM. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.