How many points is BETAINES worth in Scrabble?

BETAINES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BETAINES?

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

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BETAINES

10 pts

BETAINES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. BETAINES is a noun form of betaine. BETAINE means "sweet-tasting alkaloid that occurs in the sugar beet".

Meaning & examples

noun

A sweet, crystalline compound (not an alkaloid), trimethylammoniumacetate, found in sugar beet and similar plants, sometimes used to treat muscular degeneracy; the zwitterion (CH3)3N+CH2COO-
Any derivative of this compound.
(by extension) Any similar compound, based on sulfur or phosphorus etc, having an onium ion with no hydrogen atom adjacent to the anionic atom.

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noun

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Definition and meaning

BETAINES is a noun form of betaine. BETAINE means "sweet-tasting alkaloid that occurs in the sugar beet".

In a sentence: "The betaines is noted."

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BETAINES Scrabble FAQ

Is BETAINES a Scrabble word?: BETAINES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does BETAINES mean?: BETAINES is a noun form of betaine. BETAINE means "sweet-tasting alkaloid that occurs in the sugar beet".
How do you use BETAINES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The betaines is noted."
How many points is BETAINES worth in Scrabble?: BETAINES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BETAINES?: BETAINES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).