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ALANINE

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ALANINE

noun

A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins

"Potatoes can be a good source of alanine."

noun

A specific residue, molecule, or isomer of this amino acid

"Two alanines are replaced by prolines."

Synonyms of ALANINE

Words with similar meaning

Ala

Examples of ALANINE in a Sentence

  • "Potatoes can be a good source of alanine."
  • "Two alanines are replaced by prolines."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is ALANINE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ALANINE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for ALANINE

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

Letter alanine Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 1212121 10

How to Use ALANINE in Word Games

ALANINE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ALANINE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALANINE to find 70 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ALANINE

What does ALANINE mean?
ALANINE is a noun. A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins
Is ALANINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALANINE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALANINE worth in Scrabble?
ALANINE is worth 7 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 ALANINE?
You can make 70 words from the letters in ALANINE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ALANINE?
Synonyms of ALANINE include: Ala. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.