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NUCLEOSIDE

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of NUCLEOSIDE

noun

An organic molecule in which a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine, is covalently attached to a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA). When the phosphate group is covalently attached to the pentose sugar, it forms a nucleotide.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is NUCLEOSIDE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: NUCLEOSIDE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for NUCLEOSIDE

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

Letter nucleoside Total
Scrabble 1131111121 13
WWF 2242111121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUCLEOSIDE

100 words from the letters in NUCLEOSIDE

How to Use NUCLEOSIDE in Word Games

NUCLEOSIDE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NUCLEOSIDE

What does NUCLEOSIDE mean?
NUCLEOSIDE is a noun. An organic molecule in which a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine, is covalently attached to a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA). When the phosphate group is covalently attached to the pentose sugar, it forms a nucleotide.
Is NUCLEOSIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUCLEOSIDE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NUCLEOSIDE worth in Scrabble?
NUCLEOSIDE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from NUCLEOSIDE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NUCLEOSIDE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.