CAROTENES
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of CAROTENES
A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.
Specifically, a number of isomers of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, C40H56, (especially beta-carotene), present in carrots etc, which are converted into vitamin A in the liver.
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Is CAROTENES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAROTENES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CAROTENES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CAROTENES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | r | o | t | e | n | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAROTENES
100 words from the letters in CAROTENES
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How to Use CAROTENES in Word Games
CAROTENES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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