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Is PHOTOSYNTHESIS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PHOTOSYNTHESIS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 25 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PHOTOSYNTHESIS mean?

  1. noun

    synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

25

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

14

Letters

P (3) + H (4) + O (1) + T (1) + O (1) + S (1) + Y (4) + N (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + S (1) + I (1) + S (1) = 25 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 PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Single letters that turn PHOTOSYNTHESIS 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 PHOTOSYNTHESIS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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