ISLAMIC means relating to Islam, the monotheistic religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad. In word games, it's a valuable 7-letter word perfect for earning the 50-point bingo bonus.
No. ISLAMIC is not in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools (proper nouns, abbreviations and most slang are excluded), so it cannot be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordfeud. If it were allowed, its tiles would add up to 11 points in Scrabble.
| Letter | I | S | L | A | M | I | C | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
ISLAMIC refers to anything relating to Islam, one of the world's major religions with over 1.8 billion followers. The adjective describes practices, beliefs, art, architecture, and culture associated with the Muslim faith.
In word games, ISLAMIC is a strategic 7-letter play worth {gameData[selectedGame].points} base points. Using all 7 tiles earns you the coveted 50-point bingo bonus, making your total score {gameData[selectedGame].points + 50} points before any multipliers!
Pro tip: ISLAMIC contains common letters that make it easier to play than many 7-letter words. The -IC ending is particularly versatile, allowing for parallel plays. Look for opportunities to build from ISLAM or add to existing words ending in -IC.
ISLAMIC derives from Arabic "islām" meaning "submission" (to God), combined with the English suffix "-ic." The root "s-l-m" relates to peace, safety, and surrender. First recorded in English in the early 1800s, the term became widely used as Islam spread globally and cross-cultural understanding grew.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of ISLAMIC.
Words inside ISLAMIC: 73 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: LAICISMCLAIMSAMICICALMSCLAIMCLAMSMALICMICASCALMCAMSCLAMMACS. See all words from ISLAMIC.