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NUCLEOPHILE

11 letters · 3 syllables · noun

N 1/2
U 1/2
C 3/4
L 1/2
E 1/1
O 1/1
P 3/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of NUCLEOPHILE

noun

A compound or functional group that is attractive to centres of positive charge, and donates electrons, especially donating an electron pair to an electrophile to form a bond.

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
23
points

Is NUCLEOPHILE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: NUCLEOPHILE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for NUCLEOPHILE

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

Letter nucleophile Total
Scrabble 11311134111 18
WWF 22421143121 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUCLEOPHILE

100 words from the letters in NUCLEOPHILE

9-letter words

How to Use NUCLEOPHILE in Word Games

NUCLEOPHILE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NUCLEOPHILE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NUCLEOPHILE

What does NUCLEOPHILE mean?
NUCLEOPHILE is a noun. A compound or functional group that is attractive to centres of positive charge, and donates electrons, especially donating an electron pair to an electrophile to form a bond.
Is NUCLEOPHILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUCLEOPHILE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NUCLEOPHILE worth in Scrabble?
NUCLEOPHILE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from NUCLEOPHILE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NUCLEOPHILE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.