Dictionary
Leucine
l 1e 1u 1c 3i 1n 1e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does leucine mean?
noun
a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins
Is LEUCINE 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 LEUCINE worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LEUCINE
Hooks for LEUCINE
Add one letter to the front or back of LEUCINE to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like LEUCINE
Common words that share the ending -INE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -INE Leucine: quick answers
Is LEUCINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LEUCINE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is LEUCINE worth?
LEUCINE scores 9 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does leucine mean?
As a noun, leucine means “a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition”.
What words can you make with the letters in LEUCINE?
You can make 47 shorter words from LEUCINE, such as LEUCIN, NUCLEI, CLINE, CUNEI. See the full list.