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Is ZYGOTENE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ZYGOTENE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ZYGOTENE mean?

  1. noun

    the second stage of the prophase of meiosis

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

8

Letters

Z (10) + Y (4) + G (2) + O (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 21 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 ZYGOTENE

Single letters that turn ZYGOTENE 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 ZYGOTENE

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