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Tryptophan

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

What does tryptophan mean?

noun

  1. an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for tryptophan

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants2 / 8
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of tryptophan

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TRYPTOPHAN.

Words you can make from tryptophan

Unscramble TRYPTOPHAN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tryptophan a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tryptophan 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 tryptophan worth in Scrabble?

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

What does tryptophan mean?

Tryptophan means: an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin.