PENICILLIN
/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of PENICILLIN
Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized; they have a beta-lactam structure; most are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.
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Is PENICILLIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PENICILLIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PENICILLIN uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PENICILLIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | n | i | c | i | l | l | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENICILLIN
70 words from the letters in PENICILLIN
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How to Use PENICILLIN in Word Games
PENICILLIN is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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