How many points is ONCOGENE worth in Scrabble?

ONCOGENE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ONCOGENE?

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

Can you add a letter to ONCOGENE?

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

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ONCOGENE

11 pts

ONCOGENE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. ONCOGENE means "gene that can cause cancer when abnormally activated".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/

noun

Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

gene that can cause cancer when abnormally activated

In a sentence: "The oncogene is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ONCOGENE. It scores 11 points.

Back hooks

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

ONCOGENES12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

ONCOGENE Scrabble FAQ

Is ONCOGENE a Scrabble word?: ONCOGENE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does ONCOGENE mean?: gene that can cause cancer when abnormally activated
How do you use ONCOGENE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The oncogene is noted."
How many points is ONCOGENE worth in Scrabble?: ONCOGENE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ONCOGENE?: ONCOGENE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ONCOGENE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ONCOGENES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.