DEXTRIN
/ˈdɛkstɹɪn/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of DEXTRIN
Any of a range of oligomers of glucose, intermediate in complexity between maltose and starch, produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch; used commercially as adhesives.
Word Details
Is DEXTRIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEXTRIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEXTRIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for DEXTRIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | x | t | r | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEXTRIN
93 words from the letters in DEXTRIN
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How to Use DEXTRIN in Word Games
DEXTRIN is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEXTRIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEXTRIN to find 93 additional valid words.