How many points is PENTOSE worth in Scrabble?

PENTOSE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENTOSE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

PENTOSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. PENTOSE means "a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule

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

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

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

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