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Nuclease

Yes, nuclease is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does nuclease mean?

noun

  1. general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of nuclease

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NUCLEASE.

Words you can make from nuclease

Unscramble NUCLEASE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is nuclease a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Nuclease 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 nuclease worth in Scrabble?

Nuclease is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does nuclease mean?

Nuclease means: general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units.