DEOXYRIBOSE
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of DEOXYRIBOSE
A derivative of the pentose sugar ribose in which the 2' hydroxyl (-OH) is reduced to a hydrogen (H); it is a constituent of the nucleotides that constitute the biopolymer, deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA.
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Is DEOXYRIBOSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEOXYRIBOSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEOXYRIBOSE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEOXYRIBOSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | o | x | y | r | i | b | o | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEOXYRIBOSE
100 words from the letters in DEOXYRIBOSE
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How to Use DEOXYRIBOSE in Word Games
DEOXYRIBOSE is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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