Phenylketonuria
Yes, phenylketonuria is a valid Scrabble word. It has 15 letters and is worth 27 points in Scrabble.
What does phenylketonuria mean?
noun
- a genetic disorder of metabolism; lack of the enzyme needed to turn phenylalanine into tyrosine results in an accumulation of phenylalanine in the body fluids which causes various degrees of mental deficiency
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 15 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 6 / 9 |
| Scrabble points | 27 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of phenylketonuria
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PHENYLKETONURIA.
Words you can make from phenylketonuria
Frequently asked questions
Is phenylketonuria a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Phenylketonuria 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 phenylketonuria worth in Scrabble?
Phenylketonuria is worth 27 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does phenylketonuria mean?
Phenylketonuria means: a genetic disorder of metabolism; lack of the enzyme needed to turn phenylalanine into tyrosine results in an accumulation of phenylalanine in the body fluids which causes various degrees of mental deficiency.