How many points is ONCOGENES worth in Scrabble?

ONCOGENES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ONCOGENES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ONCOGENES

12 pts

ONCOGENES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ONCOGENES is a noun form of oncogene. ONCOGENE means "gene that can cause cancer when abnormally activated".

Meaning & examples

noun

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

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ONCOGENES is a noun form of oncogene. ONCOGENE means "gene that can cause cancer when abnormally activated".

In a sentence: "The oncogenes is noted."

Share ONCOGENES

Check the Scrabble meaning of ONCOGENES. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ONCOGENE11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

ONCOGENES Scrabble FAQ

Is ONCOGENES a Scrabble word?: ONCOGENES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ONCOGENES mean?: ONCOGENES is a noun form of oncogene. ONCOGENE means "gene that can cause cancer when abnormally activated".
How do you use ONCOGENES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The oncogenes is noted."
How many points is ONCOGENES worth in Scrabble?: ONCOGENES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ONCOGENES?: ONCOGENES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).