SHAMANISM
9-letter word
SHAMANISM is a valid Scrabble word
Is SHAMANISM Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SHAMANISM has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does SHAMANISM Mean?
any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
SHAMANISM Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place H or M or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SHAMANISM — Word Stats
Is SHAMANISM Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SHAMANISM scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SHAMANISM are H (4 pts), M (3 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SHAMANISM Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SHAMANISM scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SHAMANISM scores 18 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is SHAMANISM a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SHAMANISM cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHAMANISM has 9 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from SHAMANISM's letters: AHSAN · AMAHS · AMAIN · AMANI · AMASS · AMIAS
Is SHAMANISM Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SHAMANISM is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for SHAMANISM:
S________________MS_______M Is SHAMANISM Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SHAMANISM is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within SHAMANISM's letters.
Words You Can Make From SHAMANISM
Shorter words hidden in SHAMANISM's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within SHAMANISM →Anagrams of SHAMANISM
No perfect anagrams exist for SHAMANISM — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SHAMANISM
Is SHAMANISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHAMANISM is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SHAMANISM in Scrabble?
SHAMANISM scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is SHAMANISM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SHAMANISM is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does SHAMANISM mean?
SHAMANISM: any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
Can SHAMANISM be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SHAMANISM has 9 letters.
What words can you make from SHAMANISM's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SHAMANISM's letters. Short words like AA, AH, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SHAMANISM have any anagrams?
No. SHAMANISM has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is SHAMANISM in the dictionary?
Yes. SHAMANISM appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.