How many points is LIGANDS worth in Scrabble?

LIGANDS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIGANDS?

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

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LIGANDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. LIGANDS is a noun form of ligand. LIGAND means "a type of ion or molecule".

An ion, molecule, or functional group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.
A letter that orthography requires to be ligated with one or more other letters.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

LIGANDS is a noun form of ligand. LIGAND means "a type of ion or molecule".

In a sentence: "The ligands is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LIGANDS. It scores 9 points.

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Is LIGANDS a Scrabble word?: LIGANDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does LIGANDS mean?: LIGANDS is a noun form of ligand. LIGAND means "a type of ion or molecule".
How do you use LIGANDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ligands is noted."
How many points is LIGANDS worth in Scrabble?: LIGANDS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIGANDS?: LIGANDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).