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Centriole

Yes, centriole is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does centriole mean?

noun

  1. one of a pair of small cylindrical cell organelles near the nucleus in animal cells; composed of nine triplet microtubules and form the asters during mitosis

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of centriole

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CENTRIOLE.

Words you can make from centriole

Unscramble CENTRIOLE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is centriole a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Centriole is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is centriole worth in Scrabble?

Centriole is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does centriole mean?

Centriole means: one of a pair of small cylindrical cell organelles near the nucleus in animal cells; composed of nine triplet microtubules and form the asters during mitosis.