VASOTOCIN
14
Definition
noun
- (biochemistry) An oligopeptide found in nonmammalian vertebrates with properties similar to oxytocin and vasopressin."In mammals, vasopressin and oxytocin play important roles in social behaviors, and reptiles have structurally similar hormones called vasotocin and mesotocin. […] Dr. Campos’s research indicates that vasotocin may alter chemical communication between green anole lizards, and other researchers found that mesotocin may be related to courtship behaviors in brown anoles."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'VASOTOCIN'?
The word VASOTOCIN is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
V4
A1
S1
O1
T1
O1
C3
I1
N1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'VASOTOCIN'?
The word VASOTOCIN is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
V5
A1
S1
O1
T1
O1
C4
I1
N2
Total: 17 points
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.