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Is ZIDOVUDINES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ZIDOVUDINES mean?

Zidovudines is a form of ZIDOVUDINE.

  1. noun

    an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
25
Words With Friends
28
Letters
11

Z (10) + I (1) + D (2) + O (1) + V (4) + U (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + E (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 ZIDOVUDINES

ZIDOVUDINES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from ZIDOVUDINES

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