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Retroviruses
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About 5 syllables
noun · 12 letters · Uncommon · plural of retrovirus
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does retroviruses mean?
noun
any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
Definitions shown for retrovirus, the base form of retroviruses.
Is RETROVIRUSES 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 RETROVIRUSES worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in RETROVIRUSES
Best shorter words top 30 of 775
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See all 775 words made from RETROVIRUSES Words that end like RETROVIRUSES
Common words that share the ending -USES, 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 -USES Retroviruses: quick answers
Is RETROVIRUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETROVIRUSES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is RETROVIRUSES worth?
RETROVIRUSES scores 15 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does retroviruses mean?
retroviruses is the plural of retrovirus, which means “any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA)”.
What words can you make with the letters in RETROVIRUSES?
You can make 775 shorter words from RETROVIRUSES, such as REOVIRUSES, RESERVOIRS, RETROVIRUS, VITREOUSES. See the full list.