How many points is CISTRON worth in Scrabble?

CISTRON is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CISTRON?

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

Can you add a letter to CISTRON?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CISTRONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CISTRON

9 pts

CISTRON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. CISTRON means "section of a chromosome that encodes a single polypeptide chain".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

section of a chromosome that encodes a single polypeptide chain

Share CISTRON

Check the Scrabble meaning of CISTRON. It scores 9 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after CISTRON. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

CISTRONS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

CISTRON Scrabble FAQ

Is CISTRON a Scrabble word?: CISTRON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
How many points is CISTRON worth in Scrabble?: CISTRON is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CISTRON?: CISTRON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CISTRON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CISTRONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.