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Is LYSINE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LYSINE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LYSINE mean?

  1. noun

    an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

L (1) + Y (4) + S (1) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 9 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 LYSINE

Single letters that turn LYSINE 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

Anagrams of LYSINE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LYSINE

The 53 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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