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Alcoholism

Yes, alcoholism is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does alcoholism mean?

noun

  1. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
  2. an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for alcoholism

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of alcoholism

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ALCOHOLISM.

Words you can make from alcoholism

Unscramble ALCOHOLISM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is alcoholism a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Alcoholism is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is alcoholism worth in Scrabble?

Alcoholism is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does alcoholism mean?

Alcoholism means: habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms.