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PENTOSE

9 pts

PENTOSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. PENTOSE means "a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule

In a sentence: "The pentose is noted."

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

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 NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does PENTOSE mean?
a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule
How do you use PENTOSE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The pentose is noted."
How many points is PENTOSE worth in Scrabble?
PENTOSE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENTOSE?
PENTOSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).