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

Dictionary Definition

monosaccharide containing five atoms of carbon per molecule

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.
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.