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ANTICODON

12 pts

ANTICODON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 12 points. ANTICODON means "a sequence of three adjacent nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to a corresponding codon in messenger RNA and designates a specific amino acid during protein synthesis".

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Extended Definitions

noun

  1. a sequence of three adjacent nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to a corresponding codon in messenger RNA and designates a specific amino acid during protein synthesis

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a sequence of three adjacent nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to a corresponding codon in messenger RNA and designates a specific amino acid during protein synthesis

Word Forms

Letter Values

A1
N1
T1
I1
C3
O1
D2
O1
N1
= 12

ANTICODON Scrabble FAQ

Is ANTICODON a Scrabble word?
ANTICODON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is ANTICODON worth in Scrabble?
ANTICODON is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does ANTICODON mean?
ANTICODON means "a sequence of three adjacent nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to a corresponding codon in messenger RNA and designates a specific amino acid during protein synthesis".