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Melanism
m 3e 1l 1a 1n 1i 1s 1m 3
About 4 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does melanism mean?
noun
a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
Synonymsmelanosis
Is MELANISM a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is MELANISM worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in MELANISM
Best shorter words top 30 of 294
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Words that end like MELANISM
Common words that share the ending -ISM, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
criticismmechanismcommunismsocialismterrorismvandalismaphorismcynicismescapismfeminismhumanismnepotismoptimismorganismpacifismanarchismcatechismdualismegotismelitismfeudalismhypnotismmagnetismmannerism
All words ending in -ISM Melanism: quick answers
Is MELANISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MELANISM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is MELANISM worth?
MELANISM scores 12 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does melanism mean?
As a noun, melanism means “a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)”.
What words can you make with the letters in MELANISM?
You can make 294 shorter words from MELANISM, such as ALMSMEN, AMMINES, LAMMIES, MAILMEN. See the full list.