How many points is CYSTEINE worth in Scrabble?

CYSTEINE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CYSTEINE?

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

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

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13 pts

CYSTEINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CYSTEINE means "sulphur-containing amino acid".

A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

Synonyms: Cys, E910, food additive, E920, improving agent

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

sulphur-containing amino acid

In a sentence: "The cysteine is noted."

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

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

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

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Is CYSTEINE a Scrabble word?: CYSTEINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CYSTEINE mean?: sulphur-containing amino acid
How do you use CYSTEINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cysteine is noted."
How many points is CYSTEINE worth in Scrabble?: CYSTEINE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CYSTEINE?: CYSTEINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CYSTEINE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CYSTEINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.