LOBBYISM is a valid Scrabble word — 17 points
Yes. LOBBYISM is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept LOBBYISM?
| 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: 42 / 100
Our own measure of how useful LOBBYISM is to know. It scores 17 from 8 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 4.1% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for LOBBYISM
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
lobbyismsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How LOBBYISM scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in LOBBYISM, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| l | 1 | 4 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| b | 2 | 2 |
| y | 1 | 2 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so LOBBYISM has to be built on the board across turns.
What does LOBBYISM mean in Scrabble?
noun
The practice of trying to influence lawmakers on behalf of a particular interest.
Lobbyism describes the whole business of meetings, briefings and campaigns aimed at politicians. Supporters call it a form of representation, while critics see it as buying influence.
How LOBBYISM is used
Used in political and news writing; lobbying is the more common word.
- The report examined lobbyism in the capital.
- Stricter rules on lobbyism were passed after the scandal.
- Critics say lobbyism favours rich companies.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of LOBBYISM and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with LOBBYISM
1 longer words begin with LOBBYISM.
Shorter words from the letters in LOBBYISM
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Common questions about LOBBYISM
- Is LOBBYISM valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts LOBBYISM, where it scores 20 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is LOBBYISM worth?
- LOBBYISM is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends.
- What does LOBBYISM mean?
- The practice of trying to influence lawmakers on behalf of a particular interest.
- What letters can be added to LOBBYISM?
- LOBBYISM takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of LOBBYISM:
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