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ORNITHINE

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ORNITHINE

noun

An amino acid, 2,5-diaminopentanoic acid, that is not present in protein, but is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of urea.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is ORNITHINE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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

Letter Values for ORNITHINE

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

Letter ornithine Total
Scrabble 111114111 12
WWF 112113121 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORNITHINE

100 words from the letters in ORNITHINE

How to Use ORNITHINE in Word Games

ORNITHINE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ORNITHINE

What does ORNITHINE mean?
ORNITHINE is a noun. An amino acid, 2,5-diaminopentanoic acid, that is not present in protein, but is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of urea.
Is ORNITHINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORNITHINE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ORNITHINE worth in Scrabble?
ORNITHINE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ORNITHINE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ORNITHINE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.