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Is CYTOKINE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CYTOKINE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CYTOKINE mean?

  1. noun

    any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

8

Letters

C (3) + Y (4) + T (1) + O (1) + K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

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

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 CYTOKINE

Single letters that turn CYTOKINE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from CYTOKINE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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