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Is NITROGENASE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NITROGENASE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NITROGENASE mean?

  1. noun

    an enzyme of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms that catalyzes the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
11

N (1) + I (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + A (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 12 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 NITROGENASE

Single letters that turn NITROGENASE 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 NITROGENASE

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