PROTEIN
/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of PROTEIN
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.
(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.
(nutrition) A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.
Word Details
Is PROTEIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROTEIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | r | o | t | e | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 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
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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.