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AGONIST

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of AGONIST

noun

Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.

noun

The muscle that contracts while the other relaxes.

"When bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist."

noun

A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.

"Acetylcholine is an agonist at the cholinergic receptor."

Examples of AGONIST in a Sentence

  • "When bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist."
  • "Acetylcholine is an agonist at the cholinergic receptor."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is AGONIST a Scrabble Word?

Yes, AGONIST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of AGONIST earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.

Letter Values for AGONIST

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter agonist Total
Scrabble 1211111 8
WWF 1312111 10

Anagrams of AGONIST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AGONIST

100 words from the letters in AGONIST

7-letter words

How to Use AGONIST in Word Games

AGONIST is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since AGONIST uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AGONIST to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About AGONIST

What does AGONIST mean?
AGONIST is a noun. Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.
Is AGONIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AGONIST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AGONIST worth in Scrabble?
AGONIST is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from AGONIST?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AGONIST. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of AGONIST?
The anagrams of AGONIST (words using the exact same letters) are: GITANOS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.