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MECHANISM

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of MECHANISM

noun

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

noun

Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.

noun

A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.

"political machine"

Examples of MECHANISM in a Sentence

  • "political machine"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points

Is MECHANISM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: MECHANISM uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MECHANISM

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

Letter mechanism Total
Scrabble 313411113 18
WWF 414312114 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MECHANISM

100 words from the letters in MECHANISM

How to Use MECHANISM in Word Games

MECHANISM is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MECHANISM to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MECHANISM

What does MECHANISM mean?
MECHANISM is a noun. (within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
Is MECHANISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MECHANISM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MECHANISM worth in Scrabble?
MECHANISM is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MECHANISM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MECHANISM. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.