MACRONUCLEUS
18
Definition
noun
- (biology) The larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell."These binucleated forms have one macronucleus functional and another sexual micronucleus which is not functional in the ordinary life processes of the species."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 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 'MACRONUCLEUS'?
The word MACRONUCLEUS is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
M3
A1
C3
R1
O1
N1
U1
C3
L1
E1
U1
S1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MACRONUCLEUS'?
The word MACRONUCLEUS is worth 25 points in Words With Friends.
M4
A1
C4
R1
O1
N2
U2
C4
L2
E1
U2
S1
Total: 25 points
How many letters is the word 'MACRONUCLEUS'?
The word MACRONUCLEUS 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.