MERCAPTOPURINE
22
Definition
Pronunciation: //mɜːˌkap.tə(ʊ)ˈp(j)ʊə.ɹiːn//
noun
- (pharmacology) An thiol antimetabolite C₅H₄N₄S that interferes especially with the metabolism of purine bases and the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and that is sometimes used in the treatment of acute leukemia.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 14 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 22 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 28 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 'MERCAPTOPURINE'?
The word MERCAPTOPURINE is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
M3
E1
R1
C3
A1
P3
T1
O1
P3
U1
R1
I1
N1
E1
Total: 22 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MERCAPTOPURINE'?
The word MERCAPTOPURINE is worth 28 points in Words With Friends.
M4
E1
R1
C4
A1
P4
T1
O1
P4
U2
R1
I1
N2
E1
Total: 28 points
How many letters is the word 'MERCAPTOPURINE'?
The word MERCAPTOPURINE has 14 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.