ATROPINE
/ˈæ.tɹə.piːn/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ATROPINE
An alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) and other sources, such as the seeds of the Thorn-apple. Though overdoses would be fatal it is used as a drug in medicine for its paralytic effects (e.g. in surgery to relax muscles, in dentistry to dry the mouth, in ophthalmology to dilate the pupils).
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Is ATROPINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ATROPINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ATROPINE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ATROPINE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | t | r | o | p | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ATROPINE
100 words from the letters in ATROPINE
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How to Use ATROPINE in Word Games
ATROPINE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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