How many points is RECEPTORS worth in Scrabble?

RECEPTORS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RECEPTORS?

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

Can you add a letter to RECEPTORS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRECEPTORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RECEPTORS

13 pts

RECEPTORS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. RECEPTORS is a noun form of receptor. RECEPTOR means "a nerve ending specialized to receive stimuli".

Meaning & examples

noun

A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.
Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RECEPTORS is a noun form of receptor. RECEPTOR means "a nerve ending specialized to receive stimuli".

In a sentence: "The receptors is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of RECEPTORS. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

RECEPTOR12 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before RECEPTORS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

PRECEPTORS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

RECEPTORS Scrabble FAQ

Is RECEPTORS a Scrabble word?: RECEPTORS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does RECEPTORS mean?: RECEPTORS is a noun form of receptor. RECEPTOR means "a nerve ending specialized to receive stimuli".
How do you use RECEPTORS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The receptors is noted."
How many points is RECEPTORS worth in Scrabble?: RECEPTORS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RECEPTORS?: RECEPTORS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RECEPTORS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRECEPTORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.