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NUCLEOTIDE

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of NUCLEOTIDE

noun

The monomer constituting DNA or RNA biopolymer molecules. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine; a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA); and a phosphate group.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is NUCLEOTIDE a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for NUCLEOTIDE

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

Letter nucleotide Total
Scrabble 1131111121 13
WWF 2242111121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUCLEOTIDE

100 words from the letters in NUCLEOTIDE

9-letter words

How to Use NUCLEOTIDE in Word Games

NUCLEOTIDE 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 NUCLEOTIDE

What does NUCLEOTIDE mean?
NUCLEOTIDE is a noun. The monomer constituting DNA or RNA biopolymer molecules. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine; a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA); and a phosphate group.
Is NUCLEOTIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUCLEOTIDE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NUCLEOTIDE worth in Scrabble?
NUCLEOTIDE 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 NUCLEOTIDE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NUCLEOTIDE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.