BETAINE
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of BETAINE
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-
Any derivative of this compound.
(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
Is BETAINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BETAINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | e | t | a | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BETAINE
95 words from the letters in BETAINE
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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.