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LEPTOTENE

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of LEPTOTENE

noun

The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomes

Synonyms of LEPTOTENE

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is LEPTOTENE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: LEPTOTENE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LEPTOTENE

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

Letter leptotene Total
Scrabble 113111111 11
WWF 214111121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LEPTOTENE

100 words from the letters in LEPTOTENE

How to Use LEPTOTENE in Word Games

LEPTOTENE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LEPTOTENE

What does LEPTOTENE mean?
LEPTOTENE is a noun. The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomes
Is LEPTOTENE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEPTOTENE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEPTOTENE worth in Scrabble?
LEPTOTENE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LEPTOTENE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LEPTOTENE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LEPTOTENE?
Synonyms of LEPTOTENE include: leptonema. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.