Leucine
Yes, leucine is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does leucine mean?
noun
- a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of leucine
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LEUCINE.
Words you can make from leucine
Frequently asked questions
Is leucine a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Leucine 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 leucine worth in Scrabble?
Leucine is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does leucine mean?
Leucine means: a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins.