9-Letter Words With ISM
- 513 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words With ISM
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words With ISM 513 words
How often does ISM appear in nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 513 nine-letter words containing ISM. They average 14.9 points, the best is QUIXOTISM (27 points) and 49.5% end in M.
- Total words
- 513
- Average Scrabble score
- 14.9
- out of 27 max
- Everyday words
- 5%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- M
- 49.5% of words
Most common last letters
- m 49.5%
- s 43.9%
- d 1.4%
Top vowel pairs
- oi3.1%
- ei2.7%
- ia2.5%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word containing ISM
q 10u 1i 1x 8o 1t 1i 1s 1m 3
Q 10 + U 1 + I 1 + X 8 + O 1 + T 1 + I 1 + S 1 + M 3 = 27 points
- Double word
- 54 pts
- Triple word
- 81 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
quixotism
- nounquixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
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How many nine-letter words containing ISM are there?
There are 513 nine-letter words containing ISM in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring nine-letter word containing ISM?
QUIXOTISM is worth 27 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are JOCKEYISM (27), HYLOZOISM (26), QUACKISMS (26).
What are some common nine-letter words containing ISM?
Everyday examples include MECHANISM, CRITICISM, SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM, TERRORISM, VANDALISM, FEUDALISM, DISMISSED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words containing ISM score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include JOCKEYISM (27), QUACKISMS (26), CACIQUISM (24), ZOMBIISMS (24). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.