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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.
11
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
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 11 base points. Using all 7 tiles earns you the coveted 50-point bingo bonus, making your total score 61 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.
•ISLAMIC is one of the most commonly played 7-letter bingo words due to its familiar letters
•The -IC suffix appears in hundreds of valid words, making it a pattern worth memorizing
•Cultural and religious words like ISLAMIC are often overlooked but perfectly valid in word games
"ISLAMIC for a bingo across the board - that's 61 points plus the 50-point bonus!"
"I always look for -IC endings to play ISLAMIC - it's such a reliable bingo word!"
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