Dictionary
Homeobox
h 4o 1m 3e 1o 1b 3o 1x 8
About 4 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does homeobox mean?
noun
one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development
Synonymshomeobox gene
Is HOMEOBOX a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is HOMEOBOX worth?
Scrabble
22 ptsWords With Friends
23 ptsWordfeud
23 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HOMEOBOX
Homeobox: quick answers
Is HOMEOBOX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HOMEOBOX is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 22 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HOMEOBOX worth?
HOMEOBOX scores 22 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends, 23 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does homeobox mean?
As a noun, homeobox means “one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development”.
What words can you make with the letters in HOMEOBOX?
You can make 48 shorter words from HOMEOBOX, such as EMBOX, HEX, HOX, BOX. See the full list.