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Chitin

Yes, chitin is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does chitin mean?

noun

  1. a tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of chitin

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CHITIN.

Words you can make from chitin

Unscramble CHITIN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is chitin a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Chitin 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 chitin worth in Scrabble?

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

What does chitin mean?

Chitin means: a tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi.