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Is KARYOTYPE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KARYOTYPE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KARYOTYPE mean?

  1. noun

    the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

K (5) + A (1) + R (1) + Y (4) + O (1) + T (1) + Y (4) + P (3) + E (1) = 21 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 KARYOTYPE

Single letters that turn KARYOTYPE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from KARYOTYPE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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