How many points is ADENINE worth in Scrabble?

ADENINE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ADENINE?

ADENINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ADENINE

8 pts

ADENINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. ADENINE is a noun form of alkaloid. ALKALOID means "a type of chemical compound".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæ.dəˌniːn/

noun

A base, C5H5N5, found in certain glands and tissues, which pairs with thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ADENINE is a noun form of alkaloid. ALKALOID means "a type of chemical compound".

In a sentence: "The adenine is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ALKALOID13 pts

Word forms

ADENINES9 pts

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Letter Values

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ADENINE Scrabble FAQ

Is ADENINE a Scrabble word?: ADENINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does ADENINE mean?: ADENINE is a noun form of alkaloid. ALKALOID means "a type of chemical compound".
How do you use ADENINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The adenine is noted."
How many points is ADENINE worth in Scrabble?: ADENINE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ADENINE?: ADENINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).