ICONOCLASM is a valid Scrabble word — 16 points
Yes. ICONOCLASM is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 21 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept ICONOCLASM?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 31 / 100
Our own measure of how useful ICONOCLASM is to know. It scores 16 from 10 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.4% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for ICONOCLASM
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
iconoclasmsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How ICONOCLASM scores
Face value of the 10 tiles in ICONOCLASM, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| i | 1 | 9 |
| c | 2 | 2 |
| o | 2 | 8 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so ICONOCLASM has to be built on the board across turns.
What does ICONOCLASM mean in Scrabble?
noun
formal
The rejection or destruction of cherished beliefs and institutions, or of religious images.
Historically, iconoclasm refers to the Byzantine campaign against holy images and later outbreaks during the Reformation. Today the word is often applied, more loosely, to bold attacks on tradition.
How ICONOCLASM is used
Used in history, religion and cultural criticism.
- The period of iconoclasm destroyed many early mosaics.
- The artist was known for iconoclasm and bold satire.
- Reformers turned to iconoclasm in several cities.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of ICONOCLASM and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with ICONOCLASM
1 longer words begin with ICONOCLASM.
Shorter words from the letters in ICONOCLASM
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Common questions about ICONOCLASM
- Is ICONOCLASM valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts ICONOCLASM, where it scores 21 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is ICONOCLASM worth?
- ICONOCLASM is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words with Friends.
- What does ICONOCLASM mean?
- The rejection or destruction of cherished beliefs and institutions, or of religious images.
- What letters can be added to ICONOCLASM?
- ICONOCLASM takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 10 letters of ICONOCLASM:
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