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Cysteine

Yes, cysteine is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does cysteine mean?

noun

  1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of cysteine

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CYSTEINE.

Words you can make from cysteine

Unscramble CYSTEINE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cysteine a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cysteine 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 cysteine worth in Scrabble?

Cysteine is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cysteine mean?

Cysteine means: an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine.