With ISM
10 words · highest scoring is cynicism at 17 points
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About 8 Letter Words With ISM
There are 10 eight letter words containing ISM in our dictionary. The highest scoring is cynicism at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 10 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ACTIVISM, FEMINISM, OPTIMISM among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words With ISM at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With ISM
- cynicism17
- mismatch17
- activism15
- charisma15
- feminism15
- optimism14
- populism14
- idealism11
Common 8 Letter Words With ISM
- activism15
- charisma15
- cynicism17
- feminism15
- mismatch17
- optimism14
- organism11
- populism14
8 Letter Words With ISM Defined
- activismNoun · 15 points
- the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
- charismaNoun · 15 points
- compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others
- feminismNoun · 15 points
- the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes
- mismatchNoun · 17 points
- a failure to correspond or match; a discrepancy
- optimismNoun · 14 points
- hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something
- populismNoun · 14 points
- a political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups
8 Letter Words With ISM: Questions
How many eight letter words containing ISM are there?
There are 10 eight letter words containing ISM in our dictionary, and 10 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing ISM?
CYNICISM is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing ISM?
ACTIVISM, FEMINISM, OPTIMISM are among the most familiar eight letter words containing ISM. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing ISM valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.