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Cytosine

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

What does cytosine mean?

noun

  1. a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine

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 cytosine

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CYTOSINE.

Words you can make from cytosine

Unscramble CYTOSINE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cytosine a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cytosine 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 cytosine worth in Scrabble?

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

What does cytosine mean?

Cytosine means: a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine.