What does PROTEIN mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈproʊˌtin/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
11
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes“a diet high in protein”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

proteins10

Anagrams of PROTEIN

pointer9 tropine9

Words inside PROTEIN

137 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

point7 print7 into4iron4 note4 open6 port6 rent4 tone4 trip6 net3 nor3not3 one3 per5pet5 pro5 ten3 tie3 tip5 top5 en2 et2in2 it2no2 on2 or2re2 to2

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Questions

Is PROTEIN a valid word in word games?

PROTEIN is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is PROTEIN worth?

PROTEIN is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from PROTEIN?

137 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.