NUCLEASE
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
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Definition of NUCLEASE
noun
Any of several enzymes capable of cleaving the phosphodiester bonds between the nucleotide subunits of nucleic acids.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
14
points
Is NUCLEASE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NUCLEASE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts
Words With Friends — 14 pts
Tip: NUCLEASE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NUCLEASE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | u | c | l | e | a | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUCLEASE
100 words from the letters in NUCLEASE
7-letter words
6-letter words
elance
8/11
UK
enlace
8/11
USUKWWF
encase
8/10
USUKWWF
seance
8/10
USWWF
seneca
8/10
USUKWWF
ancles
8/11
UK
cleans
8/11
USUKWWF
lances
8/11
USUKWWF
cuneal
8/12
USUKWWF
lacune
8/12
USUKWWF
launce
8/12
USUKWWF
unlace
8/12
USUKWWF
caules
8/11
USUKWWF
clause
8/11
USUKWWF
uncase
8/11
USUKWWF
usance
8/11
USUKWWF
uncles
8/12
USUKWWF
aneles
6/8
USUKWWF
aeneus
6/8
USUKWWF
unease
6/8
USUKWWF
usneae
6/8
UK
unseal
6/9
USUKWWF
unseel
6/9
UK
5-letter words
ancle
7/10
UK
clean
7/10
USUKWWF
lance
7/10
USUKWWF
caese
7/8
UK
cease
7/8
USUKWWF
alecs
7/9
USUKWWF
claes
7/9
UK
laces
7/9
USUKWWF
scale
7/9
USUKWWF
acnes
7/9
USUKWWF
canes
7/9
USUKWWF
sance
7/9
UK
scena
7/9
USUKWWF
cense
7/9
USUKWWF
scene
7/9
USUKWWF
clans
7/10
USUKWWF
uncle
7/11
USUKWWF
cause
7/9
USUKWWF
sauce
7/9
USUKWWF
cauls
7/10
USUKWWF
clues
7/10
USUKWWF
luces
7/10
USUKWWF
unces
7/10
UK
anele
5/7
USUKWWF
easel
5/6
USUKWWF
easle
5/6
UK
lease
5/6
USUKWWF
elans
5/7
USUKWWF
lanes
5/7
USUKWWF
leans
5/7
USUKWWF
neals
5/7
UK
slane
5/7
UK
lenes
5/7
USUKWWF
lense
5/7
USUKWWF
ulnae
5/8
USUKWWF
salue
5/7
UK
aunes
5/7
UK
usnea
5/7
USUKWWF
ensue
5/7
USUKWWF
lunas
5/8
USUKWWF
ulans
5/8
USUKWWF
ulnas
5/8
USUKWWF
lunes
5/8
USUKWWF
4-letter words
alec
6/8
USUKWWF
lace
6/8
USUKWWF
acne
6/8
USUKWWF
ance
6/8
UK
cane
6/8
USUKWWF
clan
6/9
USUKWWF
aces
6/7
USUKWWF
aesc
6/7
UK
case
6/7
USUKWWF
ceas
6/7
UK
cees
6/7
USUKWWF
lacs
6/8
USUKWWF
cels
6/8
USUKWWF
cans
6/8
USUKWWF
scan
6/8
USUKWWF
cens
6/8
UK
caul
6/9
USUKWWF
clue
6/9
USUKWWF
luce
6/9
USUKWWF
unce
6/9
UK
cues
6/8
USUKWWF
ecus
6/8
USUKWWF
scul
6/9
UK
alee
4/5
USUKWWF
How to Use NUCLEASE in Word Games
NUCLEASE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NUCLEASE to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About NUCLEASE
What does NUCLEASE mean?
NUCLEASE is a noun. Any of several enzymes capable of cleaving the phosphodiester bonds between the nucleotide subunits of nucleic acids.
Is NUCLEASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUCLEASE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NUCLEASE worth in Scrabble?
NUCLEASE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NUCLEASE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NUCLEASE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.