How many points is CAROTENE worth in Scrabble?

CAROTENE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAROTENE?

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

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CAROTENE

10 pts

CAROTENE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CAROTENE means "a type of carotenoid. CAROTENOID means "a terpenoid pigment known for giving yellow, orange or red color to plants".".

Meaning & examples

noun

A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.
Specifically, a number of isomers of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, C40H56, (especially beta-carotene), present in carrots etc, which are converted into vitamin A in the liver.

Synonyms: E160

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a type of carotenoid. CAROTENOID means "a terpenoid pigment known for giving yellow, orange or red color to plants".

In a sentence: "The carotene is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CAROTENOID13 pts

Word forms

CAROTENES11 pts

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Letter Values

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CAROTENE Scrabble FAQ

Is CAROTENE a Scrabble word?: CAROTENE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does CAROTENE mean?: a type of carotenoid. CAROTENOID means "a terpenoid pigment known for giving yellow, orange or red color to plants".
How do you use CAROTENE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carotene is noted."
How many points is CAROTENE worth in Scrabble?: CAROTENE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAROTENE?: CAROTENE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).