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Is TELOMERASE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TELOMERASE mean?

  1. noun

    an enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

10

Letters

T (1) + E (1) + L (1) + O (1) + M (3) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 TELOMERASE

Single letters that turn TELOMERASE 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 TELOMERASE

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