How many points is TRANSFECTED worth in Scrabble?

TRANSFECTED is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TRANSFECTED?

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

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TRANSFECTED

17 pts

TRANSFECTED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. TRANSFECTED is a verb form of transfect. TRANSFECT means "transfer genetic material isolated from a cell or virus into another cell".

Meaning & examples

verb

To introduce foreign material into eukaryotic cells.

adjective

Infected with nucleic acid

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TRANSFECTED is a verb form of transfect. TRANSFECT means "transfer genetic material isolated from a cell or virus into another cell".

In a sentence: "They transfected."

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Base words

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TRANSFECT14 pts

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Letter Values

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TRANSFECTED Scrabble FAQ

Is TRANSFECTED a Scrabble word?: TRANSFECTED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does TRANSFECTED mean?: TRANSFECTED is a verb form of transfect. TRANSFECT means "transfer genetic material isolated from a cell or virus into another cell".
How do you use TRANSFECTED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They transfected."
How many points is TRANSFECTED worth in Scrabble?: TRANSFECTED is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TRANSFECTED?: TRANSFECTED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).