BIOCHEMISTRY

Definition

Pronunciation: //ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi//

noun

(uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism; the study of such chemistry.
"My aunt has a degree in biochemistry."
(countable) The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism.
"The biochemistries of fungal and bacterial cells are quite distinct."
(countable) The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition.
"Our study compared the biochemistries of epilepsy and Parkinson's."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 12 letters
Scrabble Points: 24 points
Words With Friends Points: 25 points

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL): Yes
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS): Yes
Wordle: No
Words With Friends: Yes

How many Scrabble points is the word 'BIOCHEMISTRY'?

The word BIOCHEMISTRY is worth 24 points in Scrabble.

Total: 24 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BIOCHEMISTRY'?

The word BIOCHEMISTRY is worth 25 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 25 points

How many letters is the word 'BIOCHEMISTRY'?

The word BIOCHEMISTRY has 12 letters.

What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?

While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:

B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends

Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.

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