How many points is MELANIN worth in Scrabble?

MELANIN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELANIN?

MELANIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MELANINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

MELANIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. MELANIN means "a dark pigment".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a dark pigment

Check the Scrabble meaning of MELANIN. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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