How many points is MERCAPTANS worth in Scrabble?

MERCAPTANS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MERCAPTANS?

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

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MERCAPTANS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. MERCAPTANS is a noun form of mercaptan. MERCAPTAN means "thiol".

Any of a class of organic compounds of sulphur, ( R1.S.R2 ); they tend to be foul-smelling. When R2 is a hydrogen atom, they are termed thiols or thioalcohols.

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MERCAPTANS is a noun form of mercaptan. MERCAPTAN means "thiol".

In a sentence: "The mercaptans is noted."

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Is MERCAPTANS a Scrabble word?: MERCAPTANS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does MERCAPTANS mean?: MERCAPTANS is a noun form of mercaptan. MERCAPTAN means "thiol".
How do you use MERCAPTANS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mercaptans is noted."
How many points is MERCAPTANS worth in Scrabble?: MERCAPTANS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MERCAPTANS?: MERCAPTANS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).