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Tryptophan
t 1r 1y 4p 3t 1o 1p 3h 4a 1n 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does tryptophan mean?
noun
an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
Synonymstryptophane
Is TRYPTOPHAN 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 TRYPTOPHAN worth?
Scrabble
20 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in TRYPTOPHAN
Best shorter words top 30 of 262
atrophy 15happy 15hoppy 15aphony 14phyton 14python 14trophy 14typhon 14harpy 13phony 13throaty 13trappy 13hypo 12nappy 12rhyton 12thorny 12hoary 11horny 11hotty 11hyp 11orphan 11pantry 11rhyta 11trypan 11typp 11yapp 11ahoy 10apport 10atopy 10hoya 10
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Tryptophan: quick answers
Is TRYPTOPHAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TRYPTOPHAN is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 20 points before board bonuses.
How many points is TRYPTOPHAN worth?
TRYPTOPHAN scores 20 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does tryptophan mean?
As a noun, tryptophan means “an amino acid that occurs in proteins”.
What words can you make with the letters in TRYPTOPHAN?
You can make 262 shorter words from TRYPTOPHAN, such as ATROPHY, HAPPY, HOPPY, APHONY. See the full list.