Words Containing ISM — English Word List
Every English word containing "ISM". Filter by length, prefix, or suffix for Scrabble, crosswords, and word games.
17 words found15 Letter Words(1)
professionalism22
10 Letter Words(2)
capitalism16journalism19
9 Letter Words(6)
criticism15dismissal12dismissed13mechanism18terrorism11vandalism15
8 Letter Words(4)
charisma15exorcism19nepotism12optimism14
7 Letter Words(1)
dismiss10
6 Letter Words(3)
ageism9autism8racism10
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About These Words
Of the 17 matching words, the most common length is 9 letters (6 words, 35% of results).
The shortest 6-letter words are ageism, autism, racism.
The longest results are professionalism at 15 letters each.
Length distribution
6 letters
3 (18%)
7 letters
1 (6%)
8 letters
4 (24%)
9 letters
6 (35%)
10 letters
2 (12%)
15 letters
1 (6%)
Scrabble scores (shortest words)
racism 10ptsageism 9ptsautism 8pts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many English words contain "ISM"?
There are 17 English words that contain "ISM". Some examples include: ageism, autism, racism, dismiss, charisma.
What are some short words containing "ISM"?
Some of the shortest words containing "ISM" are: ageism, autism, racism, dismiss, charisma, exorcism, nepotism, optimism.
Are words containing "ISM" good for Scrabble?
Words containing "ISM" vary in Scrabble value depending on the letters involved. High-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J score more points.