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AUXOTROPH

21 pts

AUXOTROPH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 21 points. AUXOTROPH means "an organism, such as a strain of bacteria, that has lost the ability to synthesize certain substances required for its growth and metabolism as the result of mutational changes".

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Extended Definitions

noun

  1. an organism, such as a strain of bacteria, that has lost the ability to synthesize certain substances required for its growth and metabolism as the result of mutational changes

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

an organism, such as a strain of bacteria, that has lost the ability to synthesize certain substances required for its growth and metabolism as the result of mutational changes

Word Forms

Letter Values

A1
U1
X8
O1
T1
R1
O1
P3
H4
= 21

AUXOTROPH Scrabble FAQ

Is AUXOTROPH a Scrabble word?
AUXOTROPH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 21 points.
How many points is AUXOTROPH worth in Scrabble?
AUXOTROPH is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does AUXOTROPH mean?
AUXOTROPH means "an organism, such as a strain of bacteria, that has lost the ability to synthesize certain substances required for its growth and metabolism as the result of mutational changes".