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BETAINE

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of BETAINE

noun

A sweet, crystalline compound (not an alkaloid), trimethylammoniumacetate, found in sugar beet and similar plants, sometimes used to treat muscular degeneracy; the zwitterion (CH3)3N+CH2COO-

noun

Any derivative of this compound.

noun

(by extension) Any similar compound, based on sulfur or phosphorus etc, having an onium ion with no hydrogen atom adjacent to the anionic atom.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is BETAINE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BETAINE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for BETAINE

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

Letter betaine Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4111121 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BETAINE

95 words from the letters in BETAINE

How to Use BETAINE in Word Games

BETAINE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BETAINE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BETAINE to find 95 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BETAINE

What does BETAINE mean?
BETAINE is a noun. A sweet, crystalline compound (not an alkaloid), trimethylammoniumacetate, found in sugar beet and similar plants, sometimes used to treat muscular degeneracy; the zwitterion (CH3)3N+CH2COO-
Is BETAINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BETAINE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BETAINE worth in Scrabble?
BETAINE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BETAINE?
You can make 95 words from the letters in BETAINE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.