How many points is CYSTEINE worth in Scrabble?

CYSTEINE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CYSTEINE?

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

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CYSTEINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CYSTEINE means "an amino acid".

A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

Synonyms: Cys, E910, food additive, E920, improving agent

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an amino acid

In a sentence: "The cysteine is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CYSTEINE. It scores 13 points.

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

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Is CYSTEINE a Scrabble word?: CYSTEINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does CYSTEINE mean?: an amino acid
How do you use CYSTEINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cysteine is noted."
How many points is CYSTEINE worth in Scrabble?: CYSTEINE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CYSTEINE?: CYSTEINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).