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Word: DEXTRAN

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 X 8 T 1 R 1 A 1 N 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /deหˆkstrรฆn/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile X (8 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of DEXTRAN

noun
  1. A biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria; used as a substitute for blood plasma, and as a stationary phase in chromatography.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "dextran" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "dextran", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEXTRAN a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEXTRAN is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEXTRAN worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEXTRAN is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in DEXTRAN? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DEXTRAN.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEXTRAN:

  • # the dextran effect
  • # master of dextran
  • # playing with dextran
  • # in terms of dextran

Anagrams

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