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PROTEIN

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of PROTEIN

noun

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

noun

(nutrition) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (i.e. meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.

noun

(nutrition) A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is PROTEIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PROTEIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for PROTEIN

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

Letter protein Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4111112 11

Anagrams of PROTEIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROTEIN

100 words from the letters in PROTEIN

How to Use PROTEIN in Word Games

PROTEIN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PROTEIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PROTEIN

What does PROTEIN mean?
PROTEIN is a noun. Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
Is PROTEIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PROTEIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PROTEIN worth in Scrabble?
PROTEIN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PROTEIN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PROTEIN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PROTEIN?
The anagrams of PROTEIN (words using the exact same letters) are: POINTER, PTERION, REPOINT, TROPINE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.