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Is AMINOS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AMINOS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AMINOS mean?

Aminos is a form of AMINO.

  1. noun

    the radical -NH2

  2. adjective

    pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
n/a
Letters
6

A (1) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + O (1) + S (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for AMINOS

AMINOS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of AMINOS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from AMINOS

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