How many points is PENTOSES worth in Scrabble?

PENTOSES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENTOSES?

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

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PENTOSES

10 pts

PENTOSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. PENTOSES is a noun form of pentose. PENTOSE means "a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule".

Meaning & examples

noun

A sugar or saccharide containing five carbon atoms.
Example: Ribose, found in RNA, is a common pentose

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PENTOSES is a noun form of pentose. PENTOSE means "a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule".

In a sentence: "The pentoses is noted."

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PENTOSES Scrabble FAQ

Is PENTOSES a Scrabble word?: PENTOSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does PENTOSES mean?: PENTOSES is a noun form of pentose. PENTOSE means "a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule".
How do you use PENTOSES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pentoses is noted."
How many points is PENTOSES worth in Scrabble?: PENTOSES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENTOSES?: PENTOSES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).