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CISTRON

9 pts

CISTRON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. CISTRON means "a segment of DNA".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a segment of DNA

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CISTRON, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

C3
I1
S1
T1
R1
O1
N1
= 9

CISTRON Scrabble FAQ

Is CISTRON a Scrabble word?
CISTRON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is CISTRON worth in Scrabble?
CISTRON is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CISTRON?
CISTRON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CISTRON?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CISTRONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.