How many points is AGONIST worth in Scrabble?

AGONIST is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AGONIST?

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

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AGONIST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. AGONIST means "one that is engaged in a struggle".

Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.
The muscle that contracts while the other relaxes.
Example: When bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist.
A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.
Example: Acetylcholine is an agonist at the cholinergic receptor.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

one that is engaged in a struggle

In a sentence: "The agonist is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of AGONIST. It scores 8 points.

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Is AGONIST a Scrabble word?: AGONIST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does AGONIST mean?: one that is engaged in a struggle
How do you use AGONIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The agonist is noted."
How many points is AGONIST worth in Scrabble?: AGONIST is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AGONIST?: AGONIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).