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Receptor
r 1e 1c 3e 1p 3t 1o 1r 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does receptor mean?
noun
a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
Synonymssense organsensory receptor
Is RECEPTOR 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 RECEPTOR worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
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Receptor: quick answers
Is RECEPTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RECEPTOR is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is RECEPTOR worth?
RECEPTOR scores 12 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does receptor mean?
As a noun, receptor means “a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in RECEPTOR?
You can make 108 shorter words from RECEPTOR, such as PORRECT, COPTER, RECEPT, COPER. See the full list.