How many points is ALKANES worth in Scrabble?

ALKANES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALKANES?

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

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ALKANES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. ALKANES is a noun form of alkane. ALKANE means "a type of chemical compound".

Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (e.g., methane, ethane, etc.).
Example: The carbon chain of an alkane may be linear or branched, but must not contain loops (cycles); its chemical formula is of the form CnH2n+2.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

ALKANES is a noun form of alkane. ALKANE means "a type of chemical compound".

In a sentence: "The alkanes is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ALKANES. It scores 11 points.

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Is ALKANES a Scrabble word?: ALKANES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does ALKANES mean?: ALKANES is a noun form of alkane. ALKANE means "a type of chemical compound".
How do you use ALKANES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The alkanes is noted."
How many points is ALKANES worth in Scrabble?: ALKANES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALKANES?: ALKANES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).