Words Ending in LISM

Q: How many words ending in LISM are there?

There are 384 words ending in LISM in our combined English word list. The most common length is 11 letters, with 52 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word ending in LISM?

BRACHYCEPHALISM is worth 34 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ZYGODACTYLISM (34), BRACHYDACTYLISM (33), SCAPHOCEPHALISM (31).

Q: What are some common words ending in LISM?

Everyday examples include SOCIALISM , VANDALISM , CAPITALISM , PATERNALISM , FEDERALISM , DUALISM , REALISM , FEUDALISM . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word ending in LISM?

NONDENOMINATIONALISM has 20 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, FUNDAMENTALISM (14 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Ending in LISM 384 words

16-Letter Words Ending in LISM 10

17-Letter Words Ending in LISM 6

18-Letter Words Ending in LISM 2

19-Letter Words Ending in LISM 1

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How common is LISM at the end of words?

Our combined English word list has 384 words ending in LISM. Most are 11 letters long, they average 17.6 points, the best is BRACHYCEPHALISM (34 points) and P is the most common first letter (11.2%).

Total words: 384
Most common length: 11 letters; 52 words
Average Scrabble score: 17.6; out of 34 max
Longest word: NONDENOMINATIONALISM; 20 letters
Most common first letter: P; 11.2% of words

Most common first letters

p 11.2%
m 9.4%
c 9.1%

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ia16.9%
io9.1%
ua7%

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Highest-scoring word ending in LISM

b ₃r ₁a ₁c ₃h ₄y ₄c ₃e ₁p ₃h ₄a ₁l ₁i ₁s ₁m ₃

B 3 + R 1 + A 1 + C 3 + H 4 + Y 4 + C 3 + E 1 + P 3 + H 4 + A 1 + L 1 + I 1 + S 1 + M 3 = 34 points

Double word: 68 pts
Triple word: 102 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

brachycephalism

nounthe quality of being brachycephalic

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How many words ending in LISM are there?

There are 384 words ending in LISM in our combined English word list. The most common length is 11 letters, with 52 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word ending in LISM?

BRACHYCEPHALISM is worth 34 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ZYGODACTYLISM (34), BRACHYDACTYLISM (33), SCAPHOCEPHALISM (31).

What are some common words ending in LISM?

Everyday examples include SOCIALISM, VANDALISM, CAPITALISM, PATERNALISM, FEDERALISM, DUALISM, REALISM, FEUDALISM. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word ending in LISM?

NONDENOMINATIONALISM has 20 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, FUNDAMENTALISM (14 letters) is the longest common one.