TESTOSTERONE

Definition

Pronunciation: //tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn//

noun

(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.
"Mammalian testes contain almost no testosterone because it is sent out into the body as quickly as it is made."
(figuratively) Manly behavior, often of an aggressive or foolishly reckless nature.
"Mother encouraged James to rely more on intelligence and less on testosterone to deal with the neighbor's son."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 12 letters
Scrabble Points: 12 points
Words With Friends Points: 13 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 'TESTOSTERONE'?

The word TESTOSTERONE is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

Total: 12 points

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

The word TESTOSTERONE is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 13 points

How many letters is the word 'TESTOSTERONE'?

The word TESTOSTERONE 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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