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BENZOIN

/ˈbɛnzɔɪn/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

B 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
Z 10/10
O 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of BENZOIN

noun

A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.

noun

An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.

noun

The spicebush, Lindera benzoin.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points

Is BENZOIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BENZOIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 68 points total.

Letter Values for BENZOIN

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

Letter benzoin Total
Scrabble 31110111 18
WWF 41210112 21

How to Use BENZOIN in Word Games

BENZOIN is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BENZOIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 68 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BENZOIN to find 51 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BENZOIN

What does BENZOIN mean?
BENZOIN is a noun. A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
Is BENZOIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BENZOIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BENZOIN worth in Scrabble?
BENZOIN is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BENZOIN?
You can make 51 words from the letters in BENZOIN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.