Definition of ISM
An ideology, system of thought, or practice that can be described by a word ending in -ism.
Specifically, a form of discrimination, such as racism or sexism.
Word Details
Is ISM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | i | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ISM
6 words from the letters in ISM
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.