How many points is PENTOSE worth in Scrabble?

PENTOSE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENTOSE?

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

Can you add a letter to PENTOSE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PENTOSE

9 pts

PENTOSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PENTOSE means "monosaccharide containing five atoms of carbon per molecule".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

monosaccharide containing five atoms of carbon per molecule

In a sentence: "The pentose is noted."

Share PENTOSE

Check the Scrabble meaning of PENTOSE. It scores 9 points.

Back hooks

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

PENTOSES10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

PENTOSE Scrabble FAQ

Is PENTOSE a Scrabble word?: PENTOSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does PENTOSE mean?: monosaccharide containing five atoms of carbon per molecule
How do you use PENTOSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pentose is noted."
How many points is PENTOSE worth in Scrabble?: PENTOSE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENTOSE?: PENTOSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PENTOSE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PENTOSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.