How many points is MERCAPTAN worth in Scrabble?

MERCAPTAN is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MERCAPTAN?

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

Can you add a letter to MERCAPTAN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MERCAPTAN

15 pts

MERCAPTAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. MERCAPTAN is a noun form of thiol. THIOL means "any of a class of sulphur-containing organic compounds".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MERCAPTAN is a noun form of thiol. THIOL means "any of a class of sulphur-containing organic compounds".

In a sentence: "The mercaptan is noted."

Share MERCAPTAN

Check the Scrabble meaning of MERCAPTAN. It scores 15 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

THIOL8 pts

Back hooks

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

MERCAPTANS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

MERCAPTAN Scrabble FAQ

Is MERCAPTAN a Scrabble word?: MERCAPTAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does MERCAPTAN mean?: MERCAPTAN is a noun form of thiol. THIOL means "any of a class of sulphur-containing organic compounds".
How do you use MERCAPTAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mercaptan is noted."
How many points is MERCAPTAN worth in Scrabble?: MERCAPTAN is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MERCAPTAN?: MERCAPTAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MERCAPTAN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MERCAPTANS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.