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Protectionism
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About 5 syllables
noun · 13 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does protectionism mean?
noun
the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
Is PROTECTIONISM 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 PROTECTIONISM worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
23 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PROTECTIONISM
Best shorter words top 30 of 2093
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Words that end like PROTECTIONISM
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.
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All words ending in -ISM Protectionism: quick answers
Is PROTECTIONISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PROTECTIONISM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PROTECTIONISM worth?
PROTECTIONISM scores 19 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does protectionism mean?
As a noun, protectionism means “the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition”.
What words can you make with the letters in PROTECTIONISM?
You can make 2093 shorter words from PROTECTIONISM, such as COMPETITIONS, COMPETITION, COMPETITORS, INCOMPOSITE. See the full list.