LAICISM is a valid Scrabble word — 11 points
Yes. LAICISM is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept LAICISM?
| 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: 51 / 100
Our own measure of how useful LAICISM is to know. It scores 11 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.6% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for LAICISM
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
laicismsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How LAICISM scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in LAICISM, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| l | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| i | 2 | 9 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 771,970.
What does LAICISM mean in Scrabble?
noun
formal
The principle that political and public institutions should be free from control by the clergy.
Laicism is the idea behind strict separation of church and state, as in French public life. Supporters see it as neutral, while critics say it can limit religious expression.
How LAICISM is used
Laicism is used in political and historical discussion.
- French laicism bans religious symbols in public schools.
- The new constitution was founded on laicism.
- Debate over laicism grew heated in the parliament.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of LAICISM and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with LAICISM
1 longer words begin with LAICISM.
Shorter words from the letters in LAICISM
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Common questions about LAICISM
- Is LAICISM valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts LAICISM, where it scores 14 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is LAICISM worth?
- LAICISM is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
- What does LAICISM mean?
- The principle that political and public institutions should be free from control by the clergy.
- What letters can be added to LAICISM?
- LAICISM takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of LAICISM:
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