ZYGOTENE
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Z
10/10
Y
4/3
G
2/3
O
1/1
T
1/1
E
1/1
N
1/2
E
1/1
Definition of ZYGOTENE
noun
The intimate pairing of homologous chromosomes during the synaptic stage of meiosis
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
22
points
Is ZYGOTENE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ZYGOTENE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts
Words With Friends — 22 pts
Tip: ZYGOTENE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ZYGOTENE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | z | y | g | o | t | e | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| WWF | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ZYGOTENE
90 words from the letters in ZYGOTENE
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
oyez
16/15
USUKWWF
geez
14/15
USUKWWF
zone
13/14
USUKWWF
toze
13/13
UK
gyne
8/9
UK
goey
8/8
UK
ygoe
8/8
UK
gyte
8/8
UK
eyen
7/7
USUKWWF
eyne
7/7
USUKWWF
tyee
7/6
USUKWWF
nyet
7/7
UK
tyne
7/7
USUKWWF
eyot
7/6
UK
toey
7/6
UK
tony
7/7
USUKWWF
yont
7/7
UK
gene
5/7
USUKWWF
ogee
5/6
USUKWWF
gone
5/7
USUKWWF
gent
5/7
USUKWWF
tong
5/7
USUKWWF
eten
4/5
UK
nete
4/5
UK
teen
4/5
USUKWWF
tene
4/5
UK
note
4/5
USUKWWF
tone
4/5
USUKWWF
3-letter words
zee
12/12
USUKWWF
zen
12/13
UK
gey
7/7
USUKWWF
goy
7/7
USUKWWF
ygo
7/7
UK
tyg
7/7
UK
eye
6/5
USUKWWF
nye
6/6
UK
yen
6/6
USUKWWF
oye
6/5
UK
noy
6/6
UK
yon
6/6
USUKWWF
tye
6/5
USUKWWF
yet
6/5
USUKWWF
toy
6/5
USUKWWF
gee
4/5
USUKWWF
eng
4/6
USWWF
gen
4/6
USWWF
ego
4/5
USUKWWF
geo
4/5
UK
goe
4/5
UK
nog
4/6
USUKWWF
get
4/5
USUKWWF
teg
4/5
USUKWWF
got
4/5
USUKWWF
tog
4/5
USUKWWF
een
3/4
UK
ene
3/4
UK
nee
3/4
USWWF
eon
3/4
USUKWWF
one
3/4
USUKWWF
tee
3/3
USUKWWF
net
3/4
USUKWWF
ten
3/4
USUKWWF
toe
3/3
USUKWWF
not
3/4
USUKWWF
ton
3/4
USUKWWF
How to Use ZYGOTENE in Word Games
ZYGOTENE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ZYGOTENE to find 90 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZYGOTENE
What does ZYGOTENE mean?
ZYGOTENE is a noun. The intimate pairing of homologous chromosomes during the synaptic stage of meiosis
Is ZYGOTENE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ZYGOTENE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ZYGOTENE worth in Scrabble?
ZYGOTENE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ZYGOTENE?
You can make 90 words from the letters in ZYGOTENE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ZYGOTENE?
Synonyms of ZYGOTENE include: zygonema. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.