i-s-l-a-m
ISLAM is one of the world's major monotheistic religions, founded in the 7th century CE. In word games, it's a valuable 5-letter word that combines common letters with strategic placement opportunities.
7
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
ISLAM refers to the Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. With over 1.8 billion followers worldwide, it's one of the world's largest religions.
In word games, ISLAM is a strategic 5-letter word that offers excellent scoring potential. The combination of common consonants (S, L, M) with two vowels (I, A) makes it relatively easy to play on most boards.
The word can be particularly valuable when placed on premium squares or used to form multiple words simultaneously. Its balanced letter distribution makes it ideal for both opening plays and mid-game strategies.
The word ISLAM comes from the Arabic root "s-l-m" meaning "peace," "safety," and "surrender." It literally translates to "submission to the will of God." The term entered English in the early 17th century through scholarly and diplomatic contact with the Islamic world.
•ISLAM contains the high-value letter 'M' (3 points) and can be extended with suffixes like -IC to form ISLAMIC
•Religious and cultural terms like ISLAM are often overlooked by players but are completely valid in tournament play
•The letter combination in ISLAM allows for strategic hooks - add 'S' for plural or build words using the 'I' or 'M'
"I played ISLAM across a double word score, using the 'M' on a triple letter square for maximum points!"
"Knowing religious terms like ISLAM really expanded my word game vocabulary - it's perfectly valid in Scrabble!"
PUZZLE
26 pts
QUARTZ
24 pts
WIZARD
19 pts
FROZEN
18 pts
SPHINX
18 pts
GALAXY
17 pts
JUMPER
17 pts
EXOTIC
15 pts