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Papain
p 3a 1p 3a 1i 1n 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does papain mean?
noun
a proteolytic enzyme obtained from the unripe papaya; used as a meat tenderizer
Is PAPAIN 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 PAPAIN worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PAPAIN
Hooks for PAPAIN
Add one letter to the front or back of PAPAIN to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like PAPAIN
Common words that share the ending -AIN, 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 -AIN Papain: quick answers
Is PAPAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PAPAIN 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 PAPAIN worth?
PAPAIN scores 10 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does papain mean?
As a noun, papain means “a proteolytic enzyme obtained from the unripe papaya”.
What words can you make with the letters in PAPAIN?
You can make 28 shorter words from PAPAIN, such as NAPPA, PAPA, PIPA, APIAN. See the full list.