GLUCOSE is a valid Scrabble word — 10 points
Yes. GLUCOSE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept GLUCOSE?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 49 / 100
Our own measure of how useful GLUCOSE is to know. It scores 10 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for GLUCOSE
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
glucosesChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How GLUCOSE scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in GLUCOSE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| g | 1 | 3 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 434,233.
What does GLUCOSE mean in Scrabble?
noun
chemistry
A simple sugar that is an important source of energy for living things.
Glucose circulates in the blood and fuels cells, which is why diabetes care focuses on its level. It is also made industrially as a syrup for food.
How GLUCOSE is used
Glucose is used in biology, medicine and food manufacturing.
- The meter showed her glucose was low.
- Plants make glucose through photosynthesis.
- The recipe calls for a spoon of glucose syrup.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of GLUCOSE and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with GLUCOSE
1 longer words begin with GLUCOSE.
Shorter words from the letters in GLUCOSE
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Common questions about GLUCOSE
- Is GLUCOSE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts GLUCOSE, where it scores 14 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is GLUCOSE worth?
- GLUCOSE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
- What does GLUCOSE mean?
- A simple sugar that is an important source of energy for living things.
- What letters can be added to GLUCOSE?
- GLUCOSE takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of GLUCOSE:
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