How many points is PROTEAN worth in Scrabble?

PROTEAN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROTEAN?

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

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PROTEAN

9 pts

PROTEAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. PROTEAN means "a type of protein. PROTEIN means "a nitrogenous organic compound".".

Meaning & examples

/pɹəʊˈtiː.ən/

Pronunciation: /pɹoʊˈtiː.ən/

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adjective

Of or relating to Proteus

Synonyms: protean

adjective

Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms.
Example: His plots and protean characters plunge readers into the world of fable, yet their universal appeal, as this biography shows, is deeply rooted in the particularity of Garcia Marquez’s own idiosyncratic early life...

Synonyms: multiform, polymorphic, polymorphous

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a type of protein. PROTEIN means "a nitrogenous organic compound".

In a sentence: "The protean is noted."

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Base words

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PROTEIN9 pts

Word forms

PROTEANS10 pts

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Letter Values

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PROTEAN Scrabble FAQ

Is PROTEAN a Scrabble word?: PROTEAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does PROTEAN mean?: a type of protein. PROTEIN means "a nitrogenous organic compound".
How do you use PROTEAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The protean is noted."
How many points is PROTEAN worth in Scrabble?: PROTEAN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROTEAN?: PROTEAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).