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ANTIPARALLEL

12 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective

A 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
I 1/1
P 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
E 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of ANTIPARALLEL

noun

A line that forms equal angles with two other lines, but in opposite directions.

adjective

Of vectors, parallel but of opposite direction

adjective

Describing the orientations of the two strands of DNA

adjective

Describing two beta strands comprising a protein's secondary structure that are aligned and hydrogen bonded but the vector describing the amino- and carboxy-terminal ends of each strand are oriented 180° relative to one another.

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
5
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
19
points

Is ANTIPARALLEL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: ANTIPARALLEL uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ANTIPARALLEL

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

Letter antiparallel Total
Scrabble 111131111111 14
WWF 121141112212 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANTIPARALLEL

100 words from the letters in ANTIPARALLEL

How to Use ANTIPARALLEL in Word Games

ANTIPARALLEL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About ANTIPARALLEL

What does ANTIPARALLEL mean?
ANTIPARALLEL is a noun. A line that forms equal angles with two other lines, but in opposite directions.
Is ANTIPARALLEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANTIPARALLEL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANTIPARALLEL worth in Scrabble?
ANTIPARALLEL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANTIPARALLEL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ANTIPARALLEL. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.