How many points is BETAINE worth in Scrabble?

BETAINE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BETAINE?

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

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BETAINE

9 pts

BETAINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. BETAINE is a noun form of alkaloid. ALKALOID means "a type of chemical compound".

Meaning & examples

noun

A sweet, crystalline compound (not an alkaloid), trimethylammoniumacetate, found in sugar beet and similar plants, sometimes used to treat muscular degeneracy; the zwitterion (CH3)3N+CH2COO-
Any derivative of this compound.
(by extension) Any similar compound, based on sulfur or phosphorus etc, having an onium ion with no hydrogen atom adjacent to the anionic atom.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The betaine is noted."

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Base words

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ALKALOID13 pts

Word forms

BETAINES10 pts

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Letter Values

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BETAINE Scrabble FAQ

Is BETAINE a Scrabble word?: BETAINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does BETAINE mean?: BETAINE is a noun form of alkaloid. ALKALOID means "a type of chemical compound".
How do you use BETAINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The betaine is noted."
How many points is BETAINE worth in Scrabble?: BETAINE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BETAINE?: BETAINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).