METHANE
/ˈmɛθeɪn/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of METHANE
The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.
"Cattle emit a large amount of methane."
Any of very many derivatives of methane.
Examples of METHANE in a Sentence
- "Cattle emit a large amount of methane."
Word Details
Is METHANE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, METHANE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of METHANE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for METHANE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | e | t | h | a | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in METHANE
100 words from the letters in METHANE
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How to Use METHANE in Word Games
METHANE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since METHANE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble METHANE to find 100 additional valid words.