ALANINE
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ALANINE
A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins
"Potatoes can be a good source of alanine."
A specific residue, molecule, or isomer of this amino acid
"Two alanines are replaced by prolines."
Examples of ALANINE in a Sentence
- "Potatoes can be a good source of alanine."
- "Two alanines are replaced by prolines."
Word Details
Is ALANINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALANINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | l | a | n | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALANINE
70 words from the letters in ALANINE
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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.