Isms
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of 'ism'; a distinctive doctrine, system, or theory, often used informally to refer to various ideological movements or belief systems.
“She studied the major political isms of the twentieth century, from fascism to communism.”
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ideologiesdoctrinesphilosophies
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Tests placement of I, S, M; useful for confirming common letters.
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Scores 6 points; good use of the S to extend existing words.
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