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Is KANAMYCIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KANAMYCIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KANAMYCIN mean?

  1. noun

    antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

9

Letters

K (5) + A (1) + N (1) + A (1) + M (3) + Y (4) + C (3) + I (1) + N (1) = 20 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 KANAMYCIN

Single letters that turn KANAMYCIN 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 KANAMYCIN

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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