How many points is METABOLISM worth in Scrabble?

METABOLISM is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept METABOLISM?

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

Can you add a letter to METABOLISM?

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

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METABOLISM

16 pts

METABOLISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. METABOLISM means "the sum of the processes in the build-up and destruction of protoplasm".

Meaning & examples

/mɪˈtab.əl.ɪz.əm/

noun

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
(by extension) The processes that maintain any dynamic system.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the sum of the processes in the build-up and destruction of protoplasm

In a sentence: "The metabolism is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of METABOLISM. It scores 16 points.

Front hooks

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AMETABOLISM17 pts

Back hooks

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

METABOLISMS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

METABOLISM Scrabble FAQ

Is METABOLISM a Scrabble word?: METABOLISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does METABOLISM mean?: the sum of the processes in the build-up and destruction of protoplasm
How do you use METABOLISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The metabolism is noted."
How many points is METABOLISM worth in Scrabble?: METABOLISM is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept METABOLISM?: METABOLISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to METABOLISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMETABOLISM, METABOLISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.