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Retrovirus

Yes, retrovirus is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does retrovirus mean?

noun

  1. any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of retrovirus

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RETROVIRUS.

Words you can make from retrovirus

Unscramble RETROVIRUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is retrovirus a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Retrovirus 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 retrovirus worth in Scrabble?

Retrovirus is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does retrovirus mean?

Retrovirus means: any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell.