How many points is CYTOSINE worth in Scrabble?

CYTOSINE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CYTOSINE?

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

Can you add a letter to CYTOSINE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CYTOSINE

13 pts

CYTOSINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CYTOSINE means "white crystalline pyrimidine occurring in nucleic acids".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsaɪtəsiːn/

noun

A heterocyclic base, 4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

white crystalline pyrimidine occurring in nucleic acids

In a sentence: "The cytosine is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

CYTOSINES14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

CYTOSINE Scrabble FAQ

Is CYTOSINE a Scrabble word?: CYTOSINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CYTOSINE mean?: white crystalline pyrimidine occurring in nucleic acids
How do you use CYTOSINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cytosine is noted."
How many points is CYTOSINE worth in Scrabble?: CYTOSINE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CYTOSINE?: CYTOSINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CYTOSINE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CYTOSINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.