PROTEUS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of PROTEUS
Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
Word Details
Is PROTEUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROTEUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | r | o | t | e | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 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
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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.