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Is DECARBOXYLASE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DECARBOXYLASE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 28 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DECARBOXYLASE mean?

  1. noun

    any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

28

Scrabble

30

Words With Friends

13

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + C (3) + A (1) + R (1) + B (3) + O (1) + X (8) + Y (4) + L (1) + A (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 28 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 DECARBOXYLASE

Single letters that turn DECARBOXYLASE 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 DECARBOXYLASE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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