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Phosphorus

Yes, phosphorus is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does phosphorus mean?

noun

  1. a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of phosphorus

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PHOSPHORUS.

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Frequently asked questions

Is phosphorus a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Phosphorus 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 phosphorus worth in Scrabble?

Phosphorus is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does phosphorus mean?

Phosphorus means: a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms.