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Ribose

Yes, ribose is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does ribose mean?

noun

  1. a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of ribose

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RIBOSE.

Words you can make from ribose

Unscramble RIBOSE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ribose a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ribose 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 ribose worth in Scrabble?

Ribose is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ribose mean?

Ribose means: a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid.