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PROTEUS

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of PROTEUS

noun

Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is PROTEUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PROTEUS 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 PROTEUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for PROTEUS

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

Letter proteus Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4111121 11

Anagrams of PROTEUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROTEUS

100 words from the letters in PROTEUS

How to Use PROTEUS in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since PROTEUS 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 PROTEUS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PROTEUS

What does PROTEUS mean?
PROTEUS is a noun. Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
Is PROTEUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PROTEUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PROTEUS worth in Scrabble?
PROTEUS 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 PROTEUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PROTEUS. 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 PROTEUS?
The anagrams of PROTEUS (words using the exact same letters) are: PETROUS, POSTURE, POUTERS, SEPTUOR, SPOUTER, TROUPES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.