Word Unscrambler Logo unscramble.

ONCOGENES

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

O 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
O 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of ONCOGENES

noun

Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is ONCOGENES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: ONCOGENES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ONCOGENES

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

Letter oncogenes Total
Scrabble 113121111 12
WWF 124131211 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ONCOGENES

100 words from the letters in ONCOGENES

How to Use ONCOGENES in Word Games

ONCOGENES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About ONCOGENES

What does ONCOGENES mean?
ONCOGENES is a noun. Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
Is ONCOGENES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ONCOGENES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ONCOGENES worth in Scrabble?
ONCOGENES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ONCOGENES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ONCOGENES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.