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CYSTEINE

13 pts

CYSTEINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CYSTEINE means "an amino acid".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

an amino acid

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Add one letter after CYSTEINE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

C3
Y4
S1
T1
E1
I1
N1
E1
= 13

CYSTEINE Scrabble FAQ

Is CYSTEINE a Scrabble word?
CYSTEINE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
How many points is CYSTEINE worth in Scrabble?
CYSTEINE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CYSTEINE?
CYSTEINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CYSTEINE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CYSTEINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.