How many points is LAEVOROTATORY worth in Scrabble?

LAEVOROTATORY is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAEVOROTATORY?

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

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LAEVOROTATORY

19 pts

LAEVOROTATORY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. LAEVOROTATORY means "counter-clockwise; rotating the plane of polarization of light to the left".

Meaning & examples

adjective

(of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the left, or anticlockwise.
Example: Levofloxacin is the levorotatory enantiomer of the medication ofloxacin.

Synonyms: l-, lev-, levo, levo-, levogyrate, levogyre, sinistrogyre, sinistrorotatory

Antonyms: dextrorotatory

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

counter-clockwise; rotating the plane of polarization of light to the left

In a sentence: "It is laevorotatory."

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Letter Values

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LAEVOROTATORY Scrabble FAQ

Is LAEVOROTATORY a Scrabble word?: LAEVOROTATORY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does LAEVOROTATORY mean?: counter-clockwise; rotating the plane of polarization of light to the left
How do you use LAEVOROTATORY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is laevorotatory."
How many points is LAEVOROTATORY worth in Scrabble?: LAEVOROTATORY is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAEVOROTATORY?: LAEVOROTATORY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).