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PENTOSE

9 pts

PENTOSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 9 points. PENTOSE means "a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule".

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Extended Definitions

noun

  1. a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule

Word Forms

Letter Values

P3
E1
N1
T1
O1
S1
E1
= 9

PENTOSE Scrabble FAQ

Is PENTOSE a Scrabble word?
PENTOSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is PENTOSE worth in Scrabble?
PENTOSE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does PENTOSE mean?
PENTOSE means "a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule".