AUTOPHAGY
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of AUTOPHAGY
The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell. Often a defensive and/or self-preservation measure.
A type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
Self-consumption; the act of eating oneself.
Word Details
Is AUTOPHAGY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AUTOPHAGY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AUTOPHAGY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AUTOPHAGY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | u | t | o | p | h | a | g | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUTOPHAGY
100 words from the letters in AUTOPHAGY
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How to Use AUTOPHAGY in Word Games
AUTOPHAGY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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