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Nucleases
n 1u 1c 3l 1e 1a 1s 1e 1s 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Rare · plural of nuclease
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does nucleases mean?
noun
general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units
Definitions shown for nuclease, the base form of nucleases.
Is NUCLEASES 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 NUCLEASES worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in NUCLEASES
Best shorter words top 30 of 288
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See all 288 words made from NUCLEASES Words that end like NUCLEASES
Common words that share the ending -EASES, 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 -EASES Nucleases: quick answers
Is NUCLEASES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. NUCLEASES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is NUCLEASES worth?
NUCLEASES scores 11 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does nucleases mean?
nucleases is the plural of nuclease, which 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 NUCLEASES?
You can make 288 shorter words from NUCLEASES, such as CLEANSES, EUCLASES, NUCLEASE, SCALENUS. See the full list.