How many points is PANCREAS worth in Scrabble?

PANCREAS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PANCREAS?

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

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PANCREAS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PANCREAS means "a large gland".

/ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/

A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.

Synonyms: belly sweetbread, gutbread, stomach sweetbread

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a large gland

In a sentence: "The pancreas is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PANCREAS. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is PANCREAS a Scrabble word?: PANCREAS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PANCREAS mean?: a large gland
How do you use PANCREAS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pancreas is noted."
How many points is PANCREAS worth in Scrabble?: PANCREAS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PANCREAS?: PANCREAS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).