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PENTOSES

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of PENTOSES

noun

A sugar or saccharide containing five carbon atoms.

"Ribose, found in RNA, is a common pentose"

Examples of PENTOSES in a Sentence

  • "Ribose, found in RNA, is a common pentose"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is PENTOSES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: PENTOSES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PENTOSES

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

Letter pentoses Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 41211111 12

Anagrams of PENTOSES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENTOSES

100 words from the letters in PENTOSES

How to Use PENTOSES in Word Games

PENTOSES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PENTOSES

What does PENTOSES mean?
PENTOSES is a noun. A sugar or saccharide containing five carbon atoms.
Is PENTOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENTOSES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENTOSES worth in Scrabble?
PENTOSES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENTOSES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PENTOSES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PENTOSES?
The anagrams of PENTOSES (words using the exact same letters) are: POSTEENS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.