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Nuclease
n 1u 1c 3l 1e 1a 1s 1e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does nuclease mean?
noun
general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units
Is NUCLEASE 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 NUCLEASE worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in NUCLEASE
Best shorter words top 30 of 199
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Words that end like NUCLEASE
Common words that share the ending -EASE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -EASENuclease: quick answers
Is NUCLEASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. NUCLEASE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is NUCLEASE worth?
NUCLEASE scores 10 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does nuclease mean?
As a noun, nuclease means “general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units”.
What words can you make with the letters in NUCLEASE?
You can make 199 shorter words from NUCLEASE, such as CENSUAL, CLEANSE, ELANCES, ENLACES. See the full list.