Is “Acronym” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
ACRONYM
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Acronym

/ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/

noun
  1. 1.An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").

  2. 2.An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").

Synonyms: initialism

verb
  1. 1.To form into an acronym.