STREPTOMYCIN
21
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn//
noun
- (pharmacology) An aminoglycoside and bactericidal antibiotic C₂₁H₃₉N₇O₁₂ that is produced by a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces griseus), is active against many bacteria, and is administered via intramuscular injection especially in the treatment of infections by gram-negative bacteria. It was the first drug to be successful against tuberculosis but is now chiefly used with other drugs because of its toxic side effects.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 21 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 24 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 'STREPTOMYCIN'?
The word STREPTOMYCIN is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
S1
T1
R1
E1
P3
T1
O1
M3
Y4
C3
I1
N1
Total: 21 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'STREPTOMYCIN'?
The word STREPTOMYCIN is worth 24 points in Words With Friends.
S1
T1
R1
E1
P4
T1
O1
M4
Y3
C4
I1
N2
Total: 24 points
How many letters is the word 'STREPTOMYCIN'?
The word STREPTOMYCIN 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.