Ornithine
Yes, ornithine is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does ornithine mean?
noun
- an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of ornithine
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ORNITHINE.
Words you can make from ornithine
Frequently asked questions
Is ornithine a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Ornithine 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 ornithine worth in Scrabble?
Ornithine is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does ornithine mean?
Ornithine means: an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea.