How many points is GALACTOSE worth in Scrabble?

GALACTOSE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GALACTOSE?

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

Can you add a letter to GALACTOSE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GALACTOSE

12 pts

GALACTOSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. GALACTOSE means "white water-soluble monosaccharide found in lactose".

Meaning & examples

noun

A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

white water-soluble monosaccharide found in lactose

In a sentence: "The galactose is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of GALACTOSE. It scores 12 points.

Back hooks

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

GALACTOSES13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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GALACTOSE Scrabble FAQ

Is GALACTOSE a Scrabble word?: GALACTOSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does GALACTOSE mean?: white water-soluble monosaccharide found in lactose
How do you use GALACTOSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The galactose is noted."
How many points is GALACTOSE worth in Scrabble?: GALACTOSE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GALACTOSE?: GALACTOSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GALACTOSE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GALACTOSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.