How many points is CARBOHYDRATE worth in Scrabble?

CARBOHYDRATE is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARBOHYDRATE?

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

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CARBOHYDRATE

23 pts

CARBOHYDRATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 23 points. CARBOHYDRATE means "one of many energy-producing organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen".

Meaning & examples

/kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/

Pronunciation: /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/

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noun

(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.
Example: These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).
(by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.
Example: I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta.

Synonyms: carb, saccharide

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

one of many energy-producing organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

In a sentence: "The carbohydrate is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CARBOHYDRATE. It scores 23 points.

Word forms

CARBOHYDRATES24 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CARBOHYDRATE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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CARBOHYDRATE Scrabble FAQ

Is CARBOHYDRATE a Scrabble word?: CARBOHYDRATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 23 points.
What does CARBOHYDRATE mean?: one of many energy-producing organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
How do you use CARBOHYDRATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carbohydrate is noted."
How many points is CARBOHYDRATE worth in Scrabble?: CARBOHYDRATE is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARBOHYDRATE?: CARBOHYDRATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).